Remote Senior Automotive Systems Engineer: Lead Innovation
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team in South Africa. You will oversee the design, integration, and validation of complex automotive systems, ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory compliance from concept to production with global engineering input.
You'll lead architecture for powertrain, infotainment, and ADAS, develop detailed system specs, verify with simulations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across hardware,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
- 7+ years in automotive systems engineering.
- Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
- Experience with ISO 26262 and cybersecurity in automotive.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of automotive electronic systems.
- Develop system specifications and interface definitions.
- Validate performance through simulation and testing.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
- Mentor engineers and drive process improvements.
- Stay updated on emerging automotive technologies.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team in South Africa. You will oversee the design, integration, and validation of complex automotive systems, ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory compliance from concept to production with global engineering input.
You'll lead architecture for powertrain, infotainment, and ADAS, develop detailed system specs, verify with simulations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across hardware,
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