Our client is seeking a hands-on Principal Functional Safety Engineer to support the development of safety-critical embedded systems across the marine and automotive sectors. Working within a Tier 1/2 supplier environment, the role will provide functional safety leadership across system, hardware and software development, from initial concept through to end of life.Key Responsibilities:Perform impact analysis, estimate safety engineering resources, and plan functional safety activities and deliverablesManage safety work throughout the complete product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through development, integration, production, operation and decommissioningDevelop, trace and maintain safety requirements, allocating safety functions across system, hardware and embedded softwareApply safety analysis techniques including PHA, HARA, FMEA, SFMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, FTA, DFA, FMEDA, PMHF, ETA and diagnostic coverage analysisReview and influence system, hardware and software architectures to identify, assess and mitigate safety risksWork confidently with internal teams, external customers, suppliers, assessors and auditorsReview supplier safety concepts and technical safety concepts, identifying risks across architecture, integration, testing, production, operation and servicingSupport safety-relevant engineering reviews and negotiate practical solutions that balance safety requirements with technical and project constraintsJob Requirements:Significant hands-on experience in ..... full job details .....