Electronics System Architect

Role purpose:

To define and lead the architecture and the evolution of the system (Telematic Control Unit or Electronic Control Unit), to identify and describe the core design features ensuring technical consistency between functional requirements: hardware, software, mechanical.

To generate the system requirements, based on information given by the Product Manager about the Customer's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule.

To ensure that the set of requirements is consistent, complete, correct, and operationally defined.

To coordinate the technical system design.

This role has a direct impact on the technical feasibility and efficiency of the electronics platform through concrete, documented, and traceable system design.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Architectural Definition: Leads the technical design of MCU/MPU, interfaces, communication flows, and system functional breakdown.
• Requirements Allocation: Maps system requirements to hardware components, software modules, networks, and interfaces.
• External Interface Management: Acts as the main technical contact for external stakeholders (OEMs, Tier-1s, Yocto vendors).
• Design Documentation: Produces detailed system documents, architectural diagrams, and functional allocation.
• Safety & Cybersecurity Integration: Collaborates with safety/cyber teams to integrate ASIL, TARA, secure partitioning.
• Technology Support: Provides input on Make/Buy decisions and integration of RTOS, Yocto, AUTOSAR, BLE.
• Constraint Management: Resolves technical challenges related to CPU, memory, power, and performance constraints.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Systemic approach to ECU/TCU architecture.
• Hands-on experience with automotive SoCs, MicroControllers.
• Proficiency in RTOS, AUTOSAR, Yocto Linux.
• Professional use of UML/SysML, Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet communications.
• Experience in safety-critical (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434) systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years in automotive ECU/TCU architecture roles.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Nice to have, familiarity with automotive standards: ISO 26262, ISO 21434, IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE and Regulations UN 155.
• Hands-on experience in safety- and security-regulated development environments.
• Able to coordinate a medium team.
• Supportive of other team members and offers help when other’s deadlines are looming.
• Building strong working relationships, within a diverse multinational environment, with a good understanding of cultural differences.