Feature Architect - Powertrain Domain

Aston Martin; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned automotive company is seeking a Feature Architect Powertrain to specialize in ICE control and E-motor control systems. This role involves transforming ideas into specifications, utilizing MBSE tools, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering, experience in automotive systems, and strong collaboration skills. Join a high-impact team pushing the boundaries of vehicle performance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in automotive or embedded systems.
• Experience with MBSE methodology and the automotive V-cycle.
• Working knowledge of network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Translating bold ideas into feature specifications.
• Using MBSE tools to design system architectures.
• Ensuring feature compliance with SOTIF and Cyber Security.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

System architecture design

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Automotive or Systems Engineering

Tools

Polarion

Capella

Vector

Job description

Overview

We are now looking for a Feature Architect Powertrain to join us, specialising in ICE control, E-motor control and driveline systems. If you're passionate about turning ideas into reality through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), this is an opportunity to influence the future behaviour of some of the world's most iconic cars.

Responsibilities

• Translating bold ideas into feature specifications and system requirements.
• Using MBSE tools (Polarion, Capella, Siemens modelling) to design logical, functional and system architectures.
• Defining system requirements and ensuring feature compliance with SOTIF (ISO21448) and Cyber Security (UNECE R155).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams — from vehicle engineering and production to suppliers and test engineers — to make sure features integrate seamlessly.
• Tackling complex issues head-on, guiding resolution and keeping projects on track.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in automotive or embedded systems, ideally with a degree in Electrical, Automotive or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with MBSE methodology and the automotive V-cycle; ability to translate stakeholder requirements into practical system architectures.
• Working knowledge of network protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi) and diagnostic standards like UDS/ODX.
• Familiarity with requirements capture tools (Polarion or DOORS) and CAN tools (Vector, CAPL scripting).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to balance detailed focus with a broader view. Experience with AUTOSAR, E2E communication protection, or cross-domain work is an advantage.
• Curiosity, resilience and self-drive; strong communication and collaboration skills to work with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

About Aston Martin

At Aston Martin, every system we design shapes the way our cars feel, respond, and perform. Our Systems Engineering team is at the heart of this, defining how features come to life and guiding them from concept through to delivery. Within a small, high-impact team, your decisions will have a visible effect on the final product. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and know that the features you design today will define the driving experience for years to come.