BMS Functional Safety Subject Matter Expert

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a BMS Functional Safety Subject Matter Expert (FUSA SME) to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Safety SME to lead the development and integration of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority on functional safety within the BMS domain, ensuring robust safety concepts, architectures, and validation strategies across the product lifecycle

Area of Responsibility

• Lead functional safety activities for BMS development in accordance with ISO 26262 (ASIL levels A–D)
• Define and maintain safety goals, safety requirements, and safety concepts for BMS components and systems
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments (HARA), FMEA, FTA, and other safety analyses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, validation) to ensure safety compliance
• Support safety case development and documentation for internal and external audits
• Interface with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and regulatory bodies on safety-related matters
• Guide verification and validation strategies for safety mechanisms and diagnostics
• Mentor engineering teams on functional safety principles and best practices

Knowledge / Experience

• Experience in automotive systems, with a focus on BMS and functional safety
• Deep understanding of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and related standards
• Proven experience in safety analysis techniques (HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA)
• Familiarity with automotive development tools (e.g., DOORS, Medini, PTC Integrity)
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer)
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434) as they relate to safety
• Hands-on experience with lithium-ion battery systems and embedded software

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• 25 Days’ Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

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