Electrical System Architect
About this role
Role Overview
The client is seeking a Senior Electrical System Architect to play a key role in designing and advancing next-generation electrical and electronic architectures for hybrid and fully electric powertrain systems.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations in sustainable mobility, working within a highly skilled engineering environment. The role requires both strategic thinking and deep technical expertise to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant system architectures.
Job Description
The consultant will lead the definition and development of electrical system architecture across a wide product portfolio, including hybrid engine control systems and fully electric drivetrains such as electrical drive units and inverters.
The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, system safety, cybersecurity, and EMC specialists, to ensure seamless system integration and compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Architect and design electrical and electronic systems for hybrid and electric powertrain applications
- Translate customer and product requirements into structured system-level specifications
- Ensure effective integration and scalability of ECUs and related subsystems
- Coordinate with hardware and software component owners to align system architecture with technical requirements
- Ensure adherence to automotive standards, including functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity regulations
- Address complex technical challenges such as communication network design, EMC considerations, and system topology optimization
- Lead the transition of electrical system concepts into production-ready solutions
- Act as the primary technical interface for electrical architecture in discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistency across system, hardware, and software domains
- Experience Requirements
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