Hybrid Lead, Automotive Systems Engineering & Innovation
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A prestigious automotive R&D firm in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a Lead Automotive Systems Engineer. You will oversee architecture, design, integration and validation of complex systems while guiding a team through the full product lifecycle.
The role blends remote strategic work with essential on-site validation at our advanced Klerksdorp facility, fostering innovation and engineering excellence across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 10+ years in automotive systems engineering with leadership exposure.
- Experience in design, integration, and validation of automotive systems.
- Strong knowledge of automotive electronics, embedded systems and control strategies.
- Familiarity with SysML, MBSE, MATLAB/Simulink; ISO 26262/AUTOSAR knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of automotive systems engineers through the product development lifecycle.
- Define system requirements, architectures, and interfaces for new automotive systems.
- Oversee design, simulation, integration, and validation of subsystems (powertrain, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
- Manage timelines, resources and budgets for system engineering initiatives.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
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A prestigious automotive R&D firm in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a Lead Automotive Systems Engineer. You will oversee architecture, design, integration and validation of complex systems while guiding a team through the full product lifecycle.
The role blends remote strategic work with essential on-site validation at our advanced Klerksdorp facility, fostering innovation and engineering excellence across cross-functional teams.
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