Hybrid Lead Automotive Systems Integrator (ADAS Focus)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Systems Integrator in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, for a hybrid role combining on-site collaboration with remote work. You will drive the integration of ECUs, sensors, and software, overseeing architecture, interfaces, and protocols across teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive systems engineering, leads complex projects, and brings a strong background in CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive systems engineering and integration.
• Proven track record leading complex integration projects.
• Strong understanding of ECUs, CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with modelling/simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of integrated automotive electronic and software systems.
• Oversee integration of ECUs, sensors, actuators, and other components.
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and communication protocols (CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet).
• Manage system integration from concept through production and ensure milestones.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and testing teams.
• Develop and maintain integration plans, test strategies, and validation procedures.
• Identify and resolve integration issues with root-cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers on the systems integration team.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast of emerging automotive technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Systems integration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Systems Integrator in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, for a hybrid role combining on-site collaboration with remote work. You will drive the integration of ECUs, sensors, and software, overseeing architecture, interfaces, and protocols across teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive systems engineering, leads complex projects, and brings a strong background in CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, and MATLAB/Simulink.