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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Jobrapido
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/systems-engineer-en-barcelona-ID-373139945

## About the Role

practicesRequisitos principalesMSc in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD not required2+ years in systems engineering, embedded systems, functional safety, or related product developmentExperience with Requirements Management toolsFunctional safety experience at application or end-product level, preferably in robotics or automationKnowledge of IEC ***** and ISO *****Experience with FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFASystem-level safety calculations knowledge (PFH, MTTFd, DC, SFF)Background in electronic design with embedded hardware/softwareFull professional English proficiencyTÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification preferredCross-functional collaborationAnalytical and critical thinkingClear communication in EnglishRequirements management toolsFMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFASystem-level safety calculations (PFH, MTTFd, DC, SFF)

## Description

OverviewAs a Systems Engineer in Novanta R&A, you will shape safe, high-performance motion control for demanding industrial and medical applications.You'll focus on functional safety, translating customer needs into system-level requirements, architectures, and verification plans across hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical domains.You'll develop safety concepts and contribute to safety analyses and certifications, working with a cross-functional team using advanced power electronics.This role offers impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.ResponsabilidadesDevelop and maintain system requirements, architecture, and functional decompositionsMaintain requirements traceability across the product lifecycleCollaborate with hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, quality, and product teamsEvaluate trade-offs and propose robust technical solutionsDefine and maintain functional safety requirements and safety architecturesDevelop diagnostic concepts and support safety analyses (FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA)Perform safety-related calculations (PFH, MTTFd, DC, SFF)Ensure alignment with IEC ***** and ISO ***** and regulatory requirementsSupport third-party safety assessments and certification activitiesDevelop safety case documentation and customer-facing guidanceDefine engineering procedures for functional safety software development and testingContribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practicesRequisitos principalesMSc in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD not required2+ years in systems engineering, embedded systems, functional safety, or related product developmentExperience with Requirements Management toolsFunctional safety experience at application or end-product level, preferably in robotics or automationKnowledge of IEC ***** and ISO *****Experience with FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFASystem-level safety calculations knowledge (PFH, MTTFd, DC, SFF)Background in electronic design with embedded hardware/softwareFull professional English proficiencyTÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification preferredCross-functional collaborationAnalytical and critical thinkingClear communication in EnglishRequirements management toolsFMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFASystem-level safety calculations (PFH, MTTFd, DC, SFF)


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