Electronics System Architect

Vodafone Automotive; Varese; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive technology company in Italy is seeking a skilled professional to define and lead the architecture of automotive systems. This role demands 8-10 years of experience in ECU/TCU architecture and proficiency in automotive standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical design, requirements management, and collaboration with external stakeholders. Fluent English is essential for this mid-senior level position.

Competenze

• 8–10 years experience in automotive ECU/TCU architecture roles.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Hands-on experience in safety- and security-regulated development environments.

Mansioni

• Lead the technical design of MCU/MPU, interfaces, communication flows.
• Map system requirements to hardware components and software modules.
• Act as main technical contact for external stakeholders.

Conoscenze

ECU/TCU architecture

Automotive SoCs

RTOS

AUTOSAR

Yocto Linux

UML/SysML

CAN communication

LIN communication

Automotive Ethernet

Formazione

Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Vodafone Automotive

To define and lead the architecture and the evolution of the system (Telematic Control Unit or Electronic Control Unit), to identify and describe the core design features ensuring technical consistency between functional requirements: hardware, software, mechanical.

To generate the system requirements, based on information given by the Product Manager about the Customer's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule.

To ensure that the set of requirements is consistent, complete, correct, and operationally defined.

To coordinate the technical system design.

This role has a direct impact on the technical feasibility and efficiency of the electronics platform through concrete, documented, and traceable system design.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Architectural Definition: Leads the technical design of MCU/MPU, interfaces, communication flows, and system functional breakdown.
• Requirements Allocation: Maps system requirements to hardware components, software modules, networks, and interfaces.
• External Interface Management: Acts as the main technical contact for external stakeholders (OEMs, Tier-1s, Yocto vendors).
• Design Documentation: Produces detailed system documents, architectural diagrams, and functional allocation.
• Safety & Cybersecurity Integration: Collaborates with safety/cyber teams to integrate ASIL, TARA, secure partitioning.
• Technology Support: Provides input on Make/Buy decisions and integration of RTOS, Yocto, AUTOSAR, BLE.
• Constraint Management: Resolves technical challenges related to CPU, memory, power, and performance constraints.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Systemic approach to ECU/TCU architecture.
• Hands-on experience with automotive SoCs, MicroControllers.
• Proficiency in RTOS, AUTOSAR, Yocto Linux.
• Professional use of UML/SysML, Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet communications.
• Experience in safety-critical (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434) systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years in automotive ECU/TCU architecture roles.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Nice to have, familiarity with automotive standards: ISO 26262, ISO 21434, IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE and Regulations UN 155.
• Hands-on experience in safety- and security-regulated development environments.
• Able to coordinate a medium team.
• Supportive of other team members and offers help when other’s deadlines are looming.
• Building strong working relationships, within a diverse multinational environment, with a good understanding of cultural differences.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Software Development