Senior Automotive Electronics Architect — Systems Lead

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer to define, develop and integrate complex electronic systems for next-generation vehicles.

You will lead architecture design, requirement definition and validation of ECUs, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434, and work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
8+ years in automotive electronics systems engineering.
ECU architecture design and distributed systems experience.
Embedded systems, microcontrollers, power electronics and sensors.
CAN, LIN and Ethernet network knowledge.
MATLAB/Simulink and SysML proficiency.
ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 familiarity.
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
On-site availability in Sandton, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

Define and develop automotive electronic system architectures including power electronics, sensors, and control systems.
Translate vehicle requirements into ECUs specifications.
Oversee hardware and firmware design, development and validation.
Manage integration with other vehicle domains (powertrain, chassis, body, infotainment).
Develop and execute test strategies and validation plans for electronic systems.
Troubleshoot complex system integration and performance issues.
Collaborate with software, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.