System Architect

Marelli; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Marelli is seeking an experienced System Architect to lead Architecture for Automotive Displays, Clusters, Body Control & Telematics ECUs. You will define modular, scalable solutions and drive technical decisions to ensure performance, safety and maintainability.

The role is hybrid and involves collaboration with the Offer Team, Program Management and suppliers, using Enterprise Architect, Simulink, AUTOSAR, ASPICE and ISO 26262 to shape future mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define ECU system architecture using modeling rules and tool chain.
• Coordinate the early product definition during offer phase to evaluate hardware/software perimeter and costs.
• Ensure modular, scalable architecture optimized for performance, safety and maintainability.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor hardware/software trends and benchmark proposals from vendors.
• Provide governance to software teams on implementation options.
• Support Functional Safety activities and System Requirements engineering.
• Define BOM for variants and generate End-Of-Line configuration files.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Microcontroller dev

OSEK AUTOSAR

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

UDS/LVDS

Architect modeling

Jira/Confluence

FMEA/FTA

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical/CS

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Simulink

UML/SYSML

Rhapsody

DOORS

Job description

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About the Position:

We are looking for an experiencedSystem Architectwho will be mainlyin charge of identifying technical solutions and modeling System Architecture forAutomotive Displays, Clusters, Body Control & Telematics(ECU’s). Also actively involved in benchmarking studies, market trends for Hardware and Software architecture in Automotive industry.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• As part of the Offer Team, contribute to the early definition of the product during the offer phase, in order to make a proper evaluation of the Hardware/Software perimeter, related development and related cost. Coordinate the generation of the Technical Dossier for the offer.
• During project execution, Define and maintain ECU system architecture using the appropriated modeling rules and best practices and using the recommended tool chain (Enterprise Architect/Rhapsody).
• Ensure architecture is modular, scalable, and optimized for performance, safety, and maintainability.
• Conduct design and implementation reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor technology trends on Hardware & Software functionalities, benchmarking proposals from different vendors.
• Serve as a decision-maker for critical technical choices and trade-offs.
• Ensure a full mapping of the System Requirements related to Hardware, mechanics, optics and industrial constraints to the System architectural design, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer
• Elaborate internal System Requirements related to performance goals or architectural constraints, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer.
• Model the System at functional, logical and physical levels, also allocating System Requirements to the Software and Hardware System blocks.
• Participate when requested to the meetings with the customer, supporting the Program Management team, Product Engineer and Software Project Leader on technical discussions.
• Provide governance to the Software team about the different implementation options.
• Support the Functional Safety Management Team and the Functional Safety System Architect in the Technical Safety Concept and Requirements definition.
• Support the Software and Hardware teams during reviews and implementation of critical requirements.
• With the support of the Product Engineer, define the assembled Bill Of Material of the different variants of the product to be developed, highlighting variant-specific sub-parts / components.
• Ensure the generation of the product End-Of-Line Configuration File.
• In charge of System Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (System FMEA) during the initial phase of project execution.
• Support System defects analysis, using different methodologies (e.g. Fault Tree Analysis – FTA).
• Communicate architecture decisions effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent system in technical reviews and workshops with customers and partners.
• Build confidence by ensuring transparency and technical rigor.

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded product development experience in automotive ECU programs.
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller-based development.
• Experience on Operating Systems (OSEK, AUTOSAR)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, UDS, LVDS).

• Knowledge of product & software development standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434).
• Prior experience on Architecture modeling methodologies and tools (Enterprise Architect and Simulink tools, UML and SYSML languages) is required.
• Automotive industrialization rules & manufacturing processes (End Of line, product calibrations)
• Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS)
• Knowledge of Automotive technical, environmental and homologation standards (JASO, ISO, ECE, etc.)
• Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence tools)
• Analytic tools (APIS IQ) and methodologies (e.g. FMEA, FTA)

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Prior experience as a System Architect or Software Architect in automotive products development.
• Exposure to multiple ECU domains (Body Control, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, ADAS, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with OEMs like Stellantis, Nissan, GM, Ford, VW, BMW, etc.,
• Work VISA necessary

Expectations from you in this position:

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, customer-focused, and quality-driven mindset.

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the [Division] business?

Would you like to discuss further? Our team is available to answer questions about the role and Marelli.

About Us:

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.