System Architect

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL seeks a system architect to ensure design feasibility and balance performance, cost, and schedule across domains.

You will drive standardization, maximize reuse of functions and components, and build a roadmap to improve the product, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a strong automotive systems background, 8+ years' experience, and knowledge of ISO 26262, with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field required.
• 8+ years automotive systems experience required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate functional needs to system allocations.
• Knowledge of configuration management and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Ensure feasibility of system design within project constraints.
• Drive standardization and maximize reuse of functions.
• Drive standardization and maximize reuse of components.
• Optimize design decisions using cost and timing considerations.
• Develop and deploy a roadmap for the domain area to improve the product.

Skills

Automotive systems experience

Strong communication skills

Project management

Configuration management understanding

ISO 26262 knowledge

Functional requirements interpretation

Adaptability

Engineering product development

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SysML

Systems engineering tools

Job description

The system architect guarantees the consistency of their system/subsystem or domain to complete the stakeholder needs managing the best trade off of performance, Quality & Cost while considering project timing.

Job Description:

• To ensure the feasibility of the systems design according to the project constraints
• To drive standardization and maximize reuse of functions
• To drive standardization and maximize reuse of components
• To drive design optimization while using cost and timing as a decision driver
• To build and deploy a roadmap for their domain area to drive improvement to the product

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive experience in a systems environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to communicate technical content to a non-technical audience
• Ability to interpret high level functional needs and define the functional allocation for the various systems
• Understanding of the need for configuration management
• Good project management skills
• Flexibility - must be able to adapt to changing environment with minimal effect on productivity
• Strong Automotive Systems Background
• Strong Background in Engineering Product Development
• Knowledge of ISO 26262

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with Systems Engineering
• Experience with system network topology diagrams
• Strong understanding of automotive electronics and electrical system
• Knowledge of working understanding of systems modeling

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.