Senior System Engineer

Faurecia; São Bernardo do Campo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia seeks a Senior System Engineer to support stakeholder analysis, architecture development, and requirements traceability across automotive electronics programs. You will collaborate with the System Architect to address scalability, performance, and security while guiding DFMEA and risk resolution.

The role requires 5+ years in the automotive industry and hands-on experience with embedded systems, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and safety standards, working with globally distributed teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive; 3+ years in a similar role.
• Experience with system architecture, requirements traceability and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stakeholder needs and translate to functional specs.
• Develop and maintain System Architecture with System Architect.
• Lead DFMEA activities with project team.
• Support cybersecurity requirements review with Program Cybersecurity Leader.
• Coordinate cross-functional vehicle teams and document decisions.
• Ensure performance, reliability and safety across architectures.

Skills

System Engineering

Automotive electronics

UML/SysML modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

ISO 26262 security

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Master/Bachelor)

Tools

Rhapsody

DOORS NG

EWM

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

Our Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) Business Group is looking for a Senior System Engineer who will support stakeholder specification analysis, system architecture development and maintenance, and overall requirements traceability, consistency, and coverage as well as will engage in meaningful challenges and impactful projects, including:

• Review stakeholder needs and specifications, including customer, platform, manufacturing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, design documentation, use cases, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with the System Architect to develop solutions that address scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and reliability needs.
• Support functional analysis and assist in breaking down system requirements into system elements with proper requirement allocation.
• Work with the System Architect to design, document, and maintain System Architecture as project scope and requirements evolve.
• Support the definition of architecture levels, including static and dynamic system behavior.
• Develop sequence diagrams describing system events and interactions.
• Support the definition of system performance and resource-consumption objectives.
• Assist in allocating system requirements to architecture elements.
• Support planning and estimation of architecture-related deliverables.
• Help development teams understand architecture through presentations, workshops, and technical discussions.
• Conduct impact assessments for proposed system changes and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify, assess, and support management of system and project risks through resolution.
• Analyze, track, and support resolution of system issues.
• Support adaptation of standard processes to meet project requirements.
• Assist the Program Cybersecurity Leader and System Architect in reviewing and defining customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead and facilitate System DFMEA activities in collaboration with the System Architect and project team.
• Drive continuous improvement of System Architecture to optimize performance and quality.
• Participate in project and customer architecture reviews.
• Integrate lessons learned into project planning and execution.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education: Master/Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably automotive electronics. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of System Engineering fundamentals and concepts.
• Knowledge of automotive product development and testing methodologies, including A-SPICE.
• Experience supporting Product System Architecture in IVI, ADAS, IMS/DMS, Display, and automotive accessories.
• Experience applying UML and SysML modeling techniques to architecture and requirements development.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional vehicle teams and developing integrated system solutions.
• Expertise with IBM tools including Rhapsody, DOORS NG, and EWM.
• Knowledge of automotive safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).
• Understanding of vehicle architecture, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, LVDS, I2C, SPI), diagnostics, and interfaces.
• Ability to apply software, hardware, mechanical, and optical domain knowledge to automotive products.
• Experience with automotive embedded systems development.
• Strong understanding of software, hardware, mechanical, and optical architecture concepts.
• Ability to navigate automotive embedded systems to ensure performance and functionality.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Effective customer communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
• Customer language proficiency is highly desirable.

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com