Remote Lead—Automotive Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote (SA)

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead a team of electrical engineers in designing and validating ECUs and automotive electrical architectures from anywhere in South Africa.

You’ll drive system definitions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test plans, and mentor juniors while ensuring ISO 26262 and AEC-Q compliance. Strong leadership and remote collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in automotive electrical design and development.
• 2+ years in a leadership or senior role.
• Experience with ISO 26262 and automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of automotive electrical systems, including power distribution and wiring harnesses.
• Oversee ECU development and validation for critical vehicle functions.
• Define electrical system architecture aligned with vehicle design and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers for integration.
• Develop test plans and ensure ISO 26262 and AEC-Q compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSpice

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead a team of electrical engineers in designing and validating ECUs and automotive electrical architectures from anywhere in South Africa.

You’ll drive system definitions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test plans, and mentor juniors while ensuring ISO 26262 and AEC-Q compliance. Strong leadership and remote collaboration are essential.