EV Powertrain Systems Lead — Hybrid & Impact

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Automotive Systems Engineer to drive EV powertrain development. You will define system architecture for BMS, motors, inverters and power electronics, and lead cross‑functional teams in design, validation and documentation.

The role requires 8+ years in automotive systems with EV focus, strong system modeling, simulation and safety expertise, and a track record in delivering complex powertrain projects in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive systems engineering with EV focus.
• Strong knowledge of EV powertrain components and interfaces.
• Experience applying ISO 26262 and system safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and requirements for EV powertrain components.
• Lead integration of hardware and software for seamless operation.
• Develop and execute test plans for system validation and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for system-level issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and manufacturing.
• Manage timelines, resources and deliverables for powertrain development.
• Stay updated on EV tech trends and innovations.
• Mentor junior engineers within the powertrain team.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive standards and regulations.

Skills

Electric powertrain

Battery management systems

System architecture

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Functional safety ISO 26262

Leadership

Project management

Hybrid work coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

AMESim

CANoe

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Automotive Systems Engineer to drive EV powertrain development. You will define system architecture for BMS, motors, inverters and power electronics, and lead cross‑functional teams in design, validation and documentation.

The role requires 8+ years in automotive systems with EV focus, strong system modeling, simulation and safety expertise, and a track record in delivering complex powertrain projects in a hybrid work setup.