Remote Principal Automotive Systems Engineer

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Automotive Systems Engineer to architect and integrate complex vehicle systems. You will guide technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure seamless subsystems integration across powertrain, chassis, electrical, and software domains from a remote setting.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive systems engineering, strong MBSE and SysML expertise, and proven leadership in distributed teams.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years in automotive systems engineering with proven architecture and integration track record.
Deep understanding of vehicle architectures across powertrain, chassis, electrical, and software.

Responsibilities

Define and architect integrated vehicle systems with cohesive functionality and performance.
Lead technical direction from concept through validation and production support.
Develop and maintain system requirements, interface specs, and documentation.
Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical teams for system integration.
Oversee system-level testing, validation, and performance analysis.
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Represent the company in technical discussions with partners and suppliers.
Stay ahead of automotive tech trends and identify strategic opportunities.