Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car program

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer in Pretoria to spearhead design and development of electrical architectures for vehicle platforms. You will lead a team covering power distribution, BMS, charging, and ADAS electronics.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to collaborate with mechanical, software, and system engineers. You will ensure innovation, reliability, safety compliance, and drive project success across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive electrical systems design and development, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of power electronics, BMS, charging systems, and high-voltage architectures.
• Experience with automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automotive electrical systems (wiring harnesses, ECUs, sensors, actuators).
• Define electrical system architecture, requirements, and specifications for new vehicle programs.
• Manage a team of electrical engineers; provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee simulation, analysis, and validation of electrical systems for performance and safety.
• Collaborate with suppliers to select and integrate components and subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

Saber

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer in Pretoria to spearhead design and development of electrical architectures for vehicle platforms. You will lead a team covering power distribution, BMS, charging, and ADAS electronics.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to collaborate with mechanical, software, and system engineers. You will ensure innovation, reliability, safety compliance, and drive project success across