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Why this job is for you Because you are driven by making the world a safer place and want to be part of a supportive and competent team. Are you the one who sees how things can be done better and has ideas on how to make processes compliant, clear, safe, and easy to understand? Then this might be the right role for you!

Functional safety is a cross-disciplinary field that contributes to the development of safer electronic products for our society. It has become increasingly important in our digital age, where growing trends in automation, connectivity, and electromobility have increased our reliance on vulnerable cyber-physical systems.

Within our business area Compliance & Management, we support an effective transition to digital, sustainable, and secure solutions through expert knowledge in areas such as quality, safety, sustainability, and project management.

Responsibilities

You will be part of our Functional Safety team, working in cross-functional teams focused on functional safety for our customers. The role involves a holistic perspective where you understand both system requirements and system design. In the team, we support each other and develop our knowledge together. Our customers are found in manufacturing industries such as energy, defense, and the automotive industry. You will work in varying projects and participate in various competence initiatives during your career at Knightec Group. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and improve safety concepts and processes: ensure that processes for embedded systems are compliant, safe, and user-friendly.
• Work in cross-functional teams in projects within functional safety.
• Develop new processes and safety concepts and train organizations.
• Help our customers achieve optimized compliance with functional safety.

Some assignments may be subject to defense secrecy, which means that a successful security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is quality-conscious and thrives in working in regulated environments. We also look for:

• An engineering degree in electronics or equivalent.
• A strong interest in process development, working methods, and functional safety.
• Experience from a similar role in the manufacturing industry, with preference given to experience in the energy or defense sectors.
• Process knowledge: ASPICE, V-Model.
• ISO 26262.
• Safety Analysis / Risk Management: HARA (Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment), FMEA, FMEDA, defining Safety Goals, ASIL classification, and developing Safety Concepts/Cases.
• Experience in verification or validation of software or embedded systems according to applicable standards.
• Good understanding of model-based system development and requirements-based product development.
• Fluent communication skills in Swedish and English.

In addition to playing a crucial role in shaping the future, you will have great flexibility to shape your role and focus on the parts you find most interesting. You will have a personal development plan, and we will help you build your career through close collaboration and teamwork – giving you the opportunity to work and learn alongside some of the most competent professionals in the industry.

An exciting journey with Knightec Group

Knightec Group is today one of Northern Europe's leading strategic partners in product and digital service development – isn't that cool?

By combining engineering competence, digital expertise, and business understanding, we help our customers transform new technology into real solutions that create value. We work at the intersection of business strategy and technology development and support our customers throughout the entire journey – from the first ideas to development, implementation, and further development.

At Knightec Group, people with different perspectives, experiences, and specialist areas come together. Together, we create innovation that makes a real difference – for businesses, people, and society at large.

For our employees, this means great opportunities to help shape future solutions through meaningful projects at the absolute forefront of technology. Here, you will not only develop and grow in your role – you will also become part of a team where curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to challenge drive us forward.

Does this sound like the place for you? Join us on our continued journey!

Practical Information

This is a permanent position with a six-month probation period, located at our office in Gothenburg, Lindholmsallén 2. Travel to our customers may occur as part of the role. Start date is as soon as possible or by agreement.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-07-06. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Oliver Rydberg, Talent Acquisition Specialist. Please note that due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our career page.

We look forward to hearing from you!