🟢 Actively Hiring · 8d ago ⏳ Closes in 83 days 🇬🇧 UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Safety Engineer

🏢 ICAV Cluster · 📍 Coventry, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-F9431F0C
Benchmark Compensation (Annual Base)
£45,754 - £60,016
£3,813 - £5,001 / mo
Apply Directly →
🛡️ Career Integrity & Compliance Audit
✓ Verified Opening

This opening is authenticated by Digital. We enforce strict salary disclosure and guarantee zero processing or placement charges.

Employer Registration UK Companies House active entity
Wage Standards UK National Living Wage & Equality Act
Applicant Protections 100% Free direct candidate application
SPONSORED CAREER ADVISORY AD

Position Overview & Specifications

Our client is a leading UK driverless vehicle and mobility company expanding internationally and on a mission to find the very best people to be part of our success and join the driverless revolution that will disrupt and transform the world of transport. Due to year on year growth they are recruiting an experienced Safety Engineer.

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Safety Engineer as a requirement with the Autonomous vehicle R&D team to support ongoing development.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Write a safety case report based on the software & hardware company is using in the Autonomous vehicle solution for the market.
  • Supporting the development and integration of the vehicle automation safety system
  • Adherence to appropriate development processes necessary for ongoing project functions
  • Support testing of safety implementation to ensure it is safe, reliable and operates as designed
  • Identify physical hardware architecture to realise safety functionality
  • Support identification and sourcing of a viable supply chain for safety systems by the Technical Director
  • Support engagement with niche vehicle OEMs to understand vehicle characteristics and identify configuration/customisation of safety solutions for their needs
  • Support integration/installation of safety systems into vehicle platforms
  • Support integration of safety systems with other automation sub-systems
  • Maintain awareness of potential new suppliers/technologies that can improve our safety offering

Requirements & Qualities:

  • Require knowledge or experience with SOTIF, HARA, FMEA analysis.
  • ISO 26262 or 61508 safety expertise
  • Functional safety experience
  • Vehicle integration
  • Automotive safety experience with higher levels of automation.
  • Experience with both Software & Hardware.
  • Basic Knowledge of different domains of AV - Perception, Mapping & Localisation, Motion planning & control.
  • Excellent English communication
  • Client and supplier engagement experience.

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with AI techniques (optimization, machine learning, etc.)
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion and vehicle automation
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies

In return, you will get a great package that includes training, development, succession planning, a structured career path and a healthy bonus related to hitting key personal and company milestones.

If joining a growing cutting-edge technology organisation with great prospects in an emerging £billion sector and working with a brilliant motivated team appeals to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Coventry, CV1 2HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Why are you looking for change?
  • What would be the relevant experience/qualification for this position?
  • Any key achievements in your current role?
  • Putting money to one side, what else motivates you?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: ICAV-SE-10-02-2023

INTERNATIONAL TALENT PLACEMENT NETWORK SPONSORED

Ready to Apply for this Opportunity?

Submit your candidate profile directly. No intermediary fees, no recruiter lock-in.

Continue to Application → Browse More UK Jobs

Similar Verified Career Openings