Lead Automotive Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Significant bonus potential

Relocation assistance may be provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Systems Engineer in Sandton to spearhead the design and development of advanced automotive systems. You will guide a team, manage complex projects, and ensure seamless integration of powertrain, chassis, and ADAS within safety standards.

The role requires a strong background in vehicle architectures, control systems, and automotive communication protocols, with leadership and risk management to meet milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in automotive systems engineering and leading complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle architectures, control systems, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Experience with systems engineering tools (DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink) and methodologies.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex automotive systems, including powertrain, chassis, and ADAS.
• Oversee system architecture definition, requirement management, and interface control.
• Manage and mentor a team of systems engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and execute system validation and verification plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, testing) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Automotive Systems Engineer to spearhead the design and development of advanced automotive systems in their Sandton facility. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of vehicle architectures, electronics, and software integration. You will guide a team of engineers, manage complex projects, and ensure the seamless integration of various automotive components to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about driving innovation in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex automotive systems, including powertrain, chassis, and ADAS.
• Oversee system architecture definition, requirement management, and interface control.
• Manage and mentor a team of systems engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and execute system validation and verification plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, testing) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in automotive systems engineering, with a proven track record in leading complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle architectures, control systems, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink) and methodologies.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential tied to project success and company performance.
• Opportunity to lead groundbreaking automotive technology development in Sandton .
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.