AVL Iberica offers a job in Spain (ES) as
We are seeking skilled Functional Safety engineers to join our dynamic team located in San Sebastián.
Joining the AVL SW Team, you will be able to expand your career with international experience and to work in state of the art applications for automotive.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the development of safe critical electronic control functions (e-powertrain, chassis, power electronics, HV-Battery, ADAS,…) under the aspect of functional safety according to ISO26262.
After the initial training, you will independently carry out the coordination of customer requirements as well as the realization and support the concepts implementation and support them up to the start of production.
Following a model-based development approach, you will support the optimization and review of existing functional models, considering also test and validation strategy.
Support planning, coordination, and supervision of the tasks of all activities identified in the functional safety process.
Documentation of functional safety related work products.
Handling risk assessments, concept creation and safety analyses (e.g. HARA, FMEA, FTA…) according to the standard specifications.
Representation of functional safety and cybersecurity within AVL and towards the customer.
Supporting the further development of new technologies
YOUR PROFILE:
Necessary:
Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, vehicle technology, physics, computer science or similar.
Enthusiasm for mobility development and technical innovation as well as interest in functional safety or automotive cybersecurity and automated driving technologies.
Basic Experience in field of control engineering and model-based development (Matlab/Simulink, SySML or similar)
Familiar with development processes in the automotive sector as well as Functional Safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar)
Flexible, proactive, structured, and detail-oriented working style
Strong communication and team-working skills
Proficient English and Spanish language knowledge. German is a big plus.
ABOUT AVL IBERICA
AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting-edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e-mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems.
We are committed to deliver excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration of propulsion systems, with all the experience of the AVL group in a local, personalized way and with a close technical service.

AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) with its headquarters in Graz, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, the company delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, better world of mobility and beyond.
AVL supports international partners and customers in their sustainable and digital transformation. The focus lies on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation.
With a holistic approach - from ideation phase to serial production - the company covers vehicle architectures and platform solutions including the impact of new propulsion systems and energy carriers.
AVL drives innovative and affordable solutions for all applications - from traditional to hybrid to battery and fuel cell electric technologies.
As a global technology provider, AVL’s offerings range from simulation, virtualization and test automation for product development to ADAS/AD and vehicle software. The company combines state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology solutions with its application know-how, thereby offering customers extensive tools in areas such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Embedded Systems.
In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to a greener and more efficient energy generation and supply.
Innovation is AVL’s passion. Together with 12,200 employees at more than 90 locations and with more than 50 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 2.03 billion Euros, of which 11 % are invested in R&D activities.