Senior Automotive Hardware Architect: Braking & Steering

Cummins Inc; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, is seeking an Electronic Hardware Specialist to lead advanced hardware design for next-generation braking and steering ECUs and sensors.

You will architect scalable hardware architectures, drive validation, and collaborate with software, controls, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions while ensuring safety and compliance with ISO 26262.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field required.
• Post-graduate/Master's degree may be required for select roles.
• Proven experience in automotive electronics and ECU design.
• Experience with safety standards and hardware verification.

Responsibilities

• Architect ECUs, sensors, and actuators for braking and steering.
• Lead analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and other safety requirements.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams to deliver hardware-software solutions.
• Lead design reviews, bring-up, debugging, verification, and qualification testing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams.

Skills

Automotive electronics

ECU design

Power electronics

Hardware validation

Analog & digital design

Signal integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, is seeking an Electronic Hardware Specialist to lead advanced hardware design for next-generation braking and steering ECUs and sensors.

You will architect scalable hardware architectures, drive validation, and collaborate with software, controls, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions while ensuring safety and compliance with ISO 26262.