System Engineer|FO System-Life-Cycle

Safeguard Global; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeguard Global is seeking a System Engineer specializing in System-Life-Cycle to own vehicle communication interfaces, state machines, and protection mechanisms. You will define requirements, ensure ASPICE-compliant traceability, and collaborate with customers and engineering teams to deliver high-quality automotive systems.

The role requires extensive experience in system engineering, automotive standards, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in system engineering, preferably within automotive.
• Strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, WLAN and automotive wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the System-Life-Cycle function, including vehicle communication interfaces, system state machines, and protection mechanisms.
• Define, maintain, and optimize vehicle communication interfaces and system functions.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers regarding system requirements and feature planning.
• Create, review, and manage system requirements with end-to-end traceability per ASPICE.

Skills

System engineering

V-model

Automotive domain

CAN/Ethernet/WLAN

ISO-26262

Stakeholder mgmt

English

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

System Engineer | FO System-Life-Cycle (all genders)

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

For our partner company, we are looking for an experienced System Engineer specializing in System-Life-Cycle .

In this role, you will take ownership of system functions related to vehicle communication interfaces, system state machines, and protection mechanisms. You will work closely with customers and interdisciplinary engineering teams to define system requirements, ensure technical quality, and support the implementation and validation of advanced automotive systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the System-Life-Cycle function, including vehicle communication interfaces, system state machines, and protection mechanisms.
• Define, maintain, and optimize vehicle communication interfaces and system functions.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers regarding system requirements, functional scope, and feature planning.
• Create, review, and manage system requirements, ensuring end-to-end traceability from customer requirements through implementation and validation in accordance with ASPICE.
• Analyze technical traces and investigate customer-reported issues, including overnight charging traces, PV trace analysis, and failed SYS.4/SYS.5 test cases.
• Support the commissioning and operation of system functions on test benches and in vehicles.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of system engineering processes and product quality.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in system engineering, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Professional experience with system engineering methodologies and lifecycle models, particularly the V-model.
• Strong knowledge of automotive and wireless communication technologies, including CAN, Ethernet, and WLAN.
• Experience with functional safety, particularly ISO 26262, and automotive development processes.
• Ability to understand complex technical systems and translate requirements into effective system solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence in communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. German language skills are an advantage.