Electrical System Architect – Low Voltage & Hardware (Automotive)

Wequel; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 772,370 - 993,048; Full time

Job summary

Wequel is seeking a senior Electrical System Architect in Gothenburg, Sweden, to shape the electrical architecture for future mobility in the automotive sector. This hands-on role will focus on low voltage systems and hardware architecture, ensuring seamless integration across complex vehicle systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in Electrical or Automotive Engineering and solid experience in electrical system architecture within automotive. Key responsibilities include defining system architecture and driving design across ECUs while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.
• Solid experience in electrical system architecture within automotive.
• Strong background in low voltage systems and hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop electrical system architecture for low voltage automotive systems.
• Drive system design across ECUs, communication networks, and hardware components.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 26262 and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Electrical system architecture

Low voltage systems

Hardware design

Cross-functional collaboration

EMC considerations

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

AUTOSAR

ISO 26262 compliance

Job description

Electrical System Architect – Low Voltage & Hardware (Automotive)

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
On-site: Yes (no remote)
Start: May 2026
Duration: Long-term assignment

Shape the electrical architecture of future mobility

We are looking for a senior Electrical System Architect to take a key role in developing next-generation electrical systems within automotive powertrain solutions.

This is a technical architect role focused on low voltage systems and hardware architecture – not project management.

You will work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the development of scalable and robust electrical architectures for hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

About the role

As Electrical System Architect, you will be responsible for defining and developing the electrical system architecture across complex vehicle systems.

You will work closely with hardware, software, and system teams to ensure seamless integration across ECUs, communication networks, and electrical components.

The role is hands-on and technical, with a focus on:

• Electrical architecture
• Hardware systems
• Integration and system design

Key responsibilities

• Define and develop electrical system architecture for low voltage automotive systems
• Drive system design across ECUs, communication networks, and hardware components
• Translate and break down system and customer requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure scalability, performance, and robustness of electrical systems
• Work closely with hardware developers, software teams, and system specialists
• Handle technical challenges such as:
• EMC
• signal integrity
• load balancing
• network topology
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 26262 and cybersecurity requirements
• Support industrialization from concept to production

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar
• Solid experience in electrical system architecture within automotive
• Strong background in low voltage systems and hardware design
• Deep understanding of:
• ECUs
• communication protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.)
• electrical system integration
• Experience with:
• AUTOSAR
• ISO 26262
• EMC considerations
• Experience working cross-functionally with hardware and software teams

Important for this role

• This is a technical architect role – not a project manager position
• Strong hands-on hardware and system design experience is required
• Focus is on low voltage electrical systems, not high-level program management

Meritorious

• Experience from Volvo Cars, Volvo Group or Geely
• Experience within electrified powertrain systems (inverters, EDUs, etc.)
• Background in power electronics