Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Pension Fund

Professional Development

Hybrid Work

Career Progression

Wellness Program

Annual Leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to drive design, development and testing of advanced electrical/electronic vehicle systems. You will lead a team across ADAS, infotainment and EV powertrains, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will define vehicle architectures, manage integration, oversee HIL test plans, and collaborate with suppliers while upholding ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Experience with CAN/LIN/Ethernet and automotive protocols.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, AUTOSAR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for new vehicle platforms.
• Define architectures for wiring, ECUs, sensors and actuators.
• Oversee system integration and testing, including HIL testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project timelines.
• Ensure safety and compliance with automotive standards.

Skills

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Embedded systems

Microcontroller programming

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Functional safety (ISO 26262)

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to drive design, development and testing of advanced electrical/electronic vehicle systems. You will lead a team across ADAS, infotainment and EV powertrains, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will define vehicle architectures, manage integration, oversee HIL test plans, and collaborate with suppliers while upholding ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.