Functional Consultant jobs in United Kingdom

Functional Safety Expert – BMS role at Tata Technologies. Based at the customer site in Whitely. This role focuses on leading functional safety activities for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards.

We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Safety SME to lead the development and integration of BMS in accordance with ISO 26262 and related 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Strong 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

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• 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.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

If you do not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, it means that your application has not been successful. We will retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.