Senior Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Career progression

On-site in Sandton

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.

Skills

System architecture design

Embedded systems

Automotive protocols CAN/LIN/Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

Requirements management

Functional safety ISO 26262

Cybersecurity ISO/SAE 21434

Leadership

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Electronics Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Sandton, Gauteng . This senior role is pivotal in defining, developing, and integrating complex electronic systems for next-generation vehicles. You will be responsible for the architecture design, requirement definition, and validation of critical electronic components and sub-systems, ensuring they meet stringent automotive standards for performance, safety, and reliability. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of automotive electronics, embedded systems, and system-level integration, coupled with strong leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive technology and contribute to groundbreaking vehicle platforms. We are looking for a forward-thinking engineer dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and development of automotive electronic system architectures, including power electronics, sensor integration, and control systems.
• Translate vehicle-level requirements into detailed electronic system and component specifications.
• Oversee the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware and firmware.
• Manage the integration of electronic systems with other vehicle domains (e.g., powertrain, chassis, body, infotainment).
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and validation plans for electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to system integration and performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, including functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in automotive electronics systems engineering.
• Proven expertise in system architecture design for automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, power electronics, and sensor technologies.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience with system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML) and requirements management tools.
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to foster collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
• Commitment to working on-site in Sandton, Gauteng , to facilitate critical project development and team integration.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.
• Employees have access to continuous professional development opportunities, including advanced training, certifications, and participation in industry conferences.
• The company fosters an innovative and collaborative work environment with clear career progression paths.
• This on-site role in Sandton, Gauteng , provides the opportunity for direct engagement with advanced automotive technologies and a high-impact team.
• We value employee well-being and provide resources to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Join us and contribute to shaping the future of automotive electronics.