HW System Architect

About the HW System Architect Position

The HW System Architect (HWSA) is part of the System Architecture Team and reports directly to the HW Technologies leader. In the Platform Team, the role follows semiconductor technology trends for vehicle platforms such as Cockpit, Body computer, Zone Control Unit or Cluster ECU. In the Offer Team, the HWSA contributes to early product definition during the Offer Phase to evaluate the HW perimeter and cost. In the System Team, the HWSA defines HW system requirements and architecture under the coordination of the SAL. The position is based at our office in Torino.

Responsibilities

• Map vehicle functions into ECU and define the high‑level hardware‑network topology of the main interconnection buses (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, A2B) in new platform developments for ICE or EV vehicles.
• Define the power distribution (12V‑48V) architecture of vehicle ECUs in ICE and EV platforms.
• Define the main hardware components of a Cockpit, Body Computer, Zone Control Unit or Cluster ECU and provide the HW architecture document.
• Monitor technology trends on HW functionalities and compare proposals from different vendors.
• Specify and select basic HW function components to achieve target performance and best cost/performance compromise.
• Participate in competitor analysis and transfer best design practices to the internal team.
• Establish and monitor traceability of system requirements related to HW, mechanics, optics and industrial constraints in cooperation with SRE and SW System Architects.
• Model the system HW to allocate requirements to HW system blocks.
• Provide governance in the HW team on implementation proposals.
• Deploy system FMEA and qualitative FTA.
• Support the Functional Safety Management Team in technical safety concept definition.
• Support the Testing team in defining industrialization requirements.
• Support HW, layout, mechanical, thermal, optical development teams during review and implementation of critical requirements (e.g., safety‑relevant).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive OEM architecture definition for ICE and EV vehicles.
• Electronic Engineering or Information Science degree.
• Knowledge of electronics component technology.
• Experience in HW design, HW product development or HW production.HW/SW partitioning and HW/Mechanical concept definition.
• Competence matured in automotive or large‑scale markets.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and control activities.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Basic spoken Italian (not mandatory).
• Technical leadership.
• Ability to work with multinational distributed teams.
• High capacity for synthesis of technical issues.
• Problem‑solving attitude.
• Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers and Marelli locations.

What the Position Offers

• Fast‑paced yet supportive international team with a mission to transform mobility.
• On‑boarding and training support.
• Hybrid work model combining remote focus time and co‑creation time in the office.

Next Steps

Together, we will drive the world toward a safer, greener, and better‑connected future. Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive growth for the Division? Talk to us – submit your application via the provided website or LinkedIn.

We are inviting you to take the next steps. Let’s drive the future together.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Product Management
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing