Staff Systems Engineer- Body Electrical Architecture PSE

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automotive Electrical Architecture System Engineer to lead the end-to-end software architecture development across multiple vehicle product spaces. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, successful implementation of next-generation Ethernet strategies, and seamless integration between hardware and software engineering processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and excellence in electrical architecture design.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

End-to-End Software Architecture Ownership

• Lead the development and integration of software architecture across multiple product domains.
• Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise-wide standards and strategies.

Cross-Product Architectural Development

• Drive harmonized architecture solutions that span across different vehicle platforms and product lines.
• Facilitate reuse and scalability of architectural components.

Ethernet Strategy Implementation

• Define and validate the next-generation Ethernet communication strategy for vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure successful deployment and performance.

Hardware-Software Integration

• Develop and implement cohesive processes that align hardware and software engineering efforts.
• Ensure seamless interaction between physical components and software functions.

Architecture Governance and Change Control

• Maintain architecture purity and manage MENU change control across product areas.
• Oversee persistent and non-persistent list change control processes.

Blueprint and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) Management

• Create and maintain vehicle-level architecture diagrams including device placement and software allocation.
• Define microcontroller capture and deployment models.

Application of EA Core Principles

• Apply Electrical Architecture (EA) core principles to define solution spaces.
• Guide and approve deviations from standard architecture when necessary.

EAR (Electrical Architecture Review) Leadership

• Conduct comprehensive system, network, and SW/HW data evaluations.
• Lead design reviews to ensure robust and scalable electrical system architectures.

Non-Functional Requirements and Analysis

• Define and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support testing and analysis to ensure system-level compliance.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems, software architecture, or systems engineering.
• Proven experience with cross-functional development involving hardware and software integration.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of automotive electrical architectures, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based communication systems.
• Experience with software architecture design, deployment models, and microcontroller integration.
• Familiarity with EA (Electrical Architecture) core principles and vehicle-level system design.
• Proficiency in requirements engineering, including non-functional requirements and system-level validation.
• Knowledge of change control processes and configuration management tools.

Tools & Methodologies

• Familiarity with vehicle blueprinting and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) methodologies.
• Understanding of software allocation strategies and persistent/non-persistent data management.
• Exposure to systems engineering frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, or MBSE.

People Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-level mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving requirements.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in defining and implementing Ethernet strategies in automotive environments.
• Background in