[Hiring] Senior Consultant - Automotive Software / Functional Safety @UL Solutions

Role Description

UL Solutions is seeking a Functional Safety Expert with strong embedded software, electronic system, and safety development experience. The ideal candidate has hands-on product development experience and deep expertise in ISO 26262, allowing them to use their expertise to train, advise, and support customers developing safety-critical systems. This role includes creating and reviewing functional safety work products for a wide range of technologies, including:

• Electrified vehicle platforms
• ADAS and automated driving systems
• Battery management systems
• Power electronics
• Industrial automation equipment
• Aerospace
• Other complex safety-related applications

While the primary focus of this role is automotive functional safety, familiarity with related standards such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, ISO 42001, ISO 21434, IEC 62508 is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive functional safety.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262 and the functional safety lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software, electronic system, hardware, or product development.
• Experience developing functional safety work products, including HARA, safety concepts, safety requirements, FMEA, and FTA.
• Ability to independently lead technical discussions with customers and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Experience with ADAS, automated driving systems, chassis systems, battery management systems, or electrified vehicle platforms.
• Experience supporting functional safety assessments, audits, or safety case development.
• Familiarity with ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO/PAS 8800, ISO 42001, ISO 21434, IEC 62508 or similar safety standards.
• Consulting or customer-facing engineering experience.

Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 USD.
• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with standard rewards offered in each individual location or country.
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).