Functional System Architect

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Milford (MO)

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USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

BHV Agile Release Train seeks a Chief Architect to own solution context across functional subsystems. You will drive the architectural vision, decompose features, and ensure integration with hardware.

You will lead architecture discussions, mentor SSLEs, and guide validation and testing strategies within an SAFe/Agile framework. You will collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to flow requirements into ART features and enable story creation, while maintaining traceability and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, electronics, automotive or related field.
7+ years in embedded control systems, software, electrification, or safety-critical development.
Experience with requirements development and automotive system engineering.

Responsibilities

Own the solution context and act as Chief Architect for subsystems across the ART.
Drive requirements architectural vision, feature/epic decomposition, and interfaces.
Lead architecture-level development, validation strategies, and traceability of system requirements.

Skills

Requirements Architecture

Embedded Control Systems

SAFe/Agile Processes

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Electrification

Software Architecture

FMEA Development

Testing Automation

API Development

Feature/Epic Decomposition

Validation Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GitHub

DNG

DOORS

Jira

GIT Ecosystem

INCA

Data and AI Tools

Job description

Own the solution context and act as the Chief Architect for functional subsystems of the BHV Agile Release Train
Develop and drive the requirements architectural vision and ART solution context
Connect desired functionality to software implementation and ensure integration with hardware components
Lead contact for the BHV Engineering Pillar of the High Voltage Product Team
Define functional architecture vision, feature/epic decomposition, supporting technologies, interfaces, APIs, deployment requirements, and functional/non-functional requirements
Lead prioritization of the TFRP roadmap with Systems Engineering and the Product Team
Pursue innovation opportunities in the assigned domain
Own cross-functional FMEA linkage
Develop and approve system architecture requirements, models, and diagrams
Lead architecture-level development and testing
Oversee lifecycle engineering activities and ensure consistency and traceability of system requirements
Ensure robust, cost-effective validation strategies compliant with quality requirements
Lead technical solution discussions, product demonstrations, and leadership reporting
Guide SSLE requirements work and mentor/coaching SSLEs
Support SSTS technical requirements and BTS behavioral requirements development
Collaborate with technical specialists, system and software architects, and SSLEs to flow requirements architecture into ART features and enable story creation
Provide technical direction to agile teams throughout ART processes
Serve as subject matter expert for requirements architecture and the ART domain
Guide requirements management, diagnostic development, FMEA development, and acceptance criteria definition
Attend ART and scrum meetings
Support subsystem/solution requirements and validate system performance
Review and update the work backlog, determine technical feasibility, and estimate workload
Support resolution of critical functional, regulatory, compliance, and customer satisfaction issues
Facilitate closure of requirements-related PRTSs
Participate in Communities of Practice and share lessons learned, best practices, and intellectual property/results

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, electronics, automotive, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required
7+ years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, software, electrification, calibration, related hardware, and/or safety critical system development, system engineering
Good understanding of software development process and best practices
Experience with requirements development and automotive system engineering and architecture
Experience in electrification domains
Proficiency in embedded controls and software architecture and design trade-offs
Ability to work independently and effectively with others
Ability to think critically and provide effective solutions to complex issues
Ability to prioritize work with limited direction from manager
Ability to train and mentor others
High level of oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate intent to leadership and technical details to executing teams
Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively with Architecture, Controls, Software, and Hardware teams
Advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Controls/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science preferred
10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
Experience leading activities/projects with high levels of ambiguity preferred
Proficiency in SAFe/Agile processes preferred
Experience with requirements management tools such as GitHub, DNG, and DOORS preferred
2+ years’ experience in embedded controls and software preferred
Familiarity with SDV Architecture preferred
Familiarity with embedded software, systems engineering, mechatronic architecture, testing automation frameworks, and/or build deployment preferred
Working knowledge of embedded controls development tools such as Jira/Jira Cloud, GIT ecosystem, and INCA preferred
Working experience leveraging data and AI tools in problem solving preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in requirements architecture, embedded control systems, and software development processes, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation in electrification domains. Proficient in managing complex engineering projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

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