Systems Engineer 4

Description Job Title:

Systems Engineer 4

Location:

Southfield, MIEmployment Type:

Contract (8 months)

Industry:

Motor Vehicle ManufacturingCompensation:

$ 95.35 / hr.

Schedule:

40 hours/week (1st shift)About the

Opportunity:

Lead the development of functional safety system requirements and functional decomposition for automotive systems.

Review and approve HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, Technical Safety Requirements, Validation tests.

Actively contribute to the definition or confirmation of the architecture in the vehicle from the perspective of functional safety.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountabilityOpportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industriesPeople-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to workStrong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidatesWhy This Opportunity is

Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

APPLY TODAYWhat You'll Do:

Review and approve Development Interface Agreement and other necessary Functional Safety documents for suppliers and other external partners.

Lead development of functional safety processes and tools.

Oversee the program Functional safety readiness process and metricsLead development of SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystemsDefine the functional safety concept for the system, hardware, and software according to

ISO 26262

standards.

Collaborate with hardware, software, design, and validation engineers to ensure design meets safety requirements.

Contribute to the decision making at various levels of management driven by systems knowledge and develop detailed requirements.

Work with cross-functional teams to develop hazard analysis and safety conceptSupport functional safety validation tests.

Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to define functional safety interfaces between project partners.

Work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with little direct oversight in a collaborative environment.

Job Requirements What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical or Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering.8+ years of experience in functional safety tools (Medini, APIS IQ) and requirements management tools (Jama).8+ years of experience in functional safety engineer8+ years of experience in Agile development environment and using related tools8+ years of experience in developing and delivering embedded system hardware or software8+ years of experience in supporting external/third-party reviews of functional safety work products.

What Sets You Apart:

Extensive in-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience developing and delivering the major work products of a functional safety program.

One year or more of experience performing SOTIF analysis and developing associated work products.

Proven track record of successes, e.g. having successfully managed Functional Safety analyses of a system or product to make it safer.

ExperienceUnderstanding of the product safety responsibility share between supplier and OEM and ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business, within and beyond the engineering communities.

Drive to be an advocate for safety across all levels of hardware and software development.

Excellent writing, verbal and organization skills.

Knowledge of CMMI and Automotive Spice and their role in delivering a quality product

Additional Information:

Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with

F-1 OPT STEM

work authorization status. Apply Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.