Senior Automotive Infotainment Systems Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary incentives

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Cutting-edge tech exposure

Hybrid work

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, is seeking a Senior Automotive Infotainment Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced in-car infotainment systems, spanning HMI, audio, navigation, connectivity and media.

You will collaborate with software, hardware and UX teams in a hybrid setup, define system requirements, architect solutions, and develop ICDs and validation plans while ensuring cybersecurity and UX considerations.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive infotainment systems development or related embedded systems field.
• Proven experience in system architecture design and requirements definition.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet) and multimedia interfaces.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems (Linux, QNX) and application development.
• Experience with HMI design principles and UX considerations in automotive environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model (on-site + remote).
• Experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles is desirable.

Mansioni

• Define system-level requirements for automotive infotainment systems, including HMI, audio, navigation, connectivity, and media functions.
• Architect and design infotainment system solutions, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and design documentation.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define and execute system integration and validation test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure a user-friendly and intuitive human-machine interface.
• Stay current with automotive infotainment trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.
• Manage supplier relationships and technical contributions related to infotainment components.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and cybersecurity best practices.

Conoscenze

System architecture design

Requirements definition

Analytical skills

Communication

Hybrid work

Agile development

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Strumenti

CAN

Ethernet

Linux

QNX

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a global automotive technology provider, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Automotive Infotainment Systems Engineer to join their collaborative team in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This hybrid role is central to the design, development, and integration of state-of-the-art infotainment systems for next-generation vehicles. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, architecting solutions, and ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components, including HMI, audio, navigation, connectivity, and media features. Working within a cross-functional team, you will collaborate with software developers, hardware engineers, and user experience designers to deliver intuitive and engaging in-car experiences. We are looking for a motivated professional with a strong understanding of automotive electronics, embedded systems, and consumer electronics integration. This role offers a compelling mix of on-site teamwork and remote flexibility, enabling you to contribute effectively to our client's innovation pipeline. Your expertise will be vital in shaping the future of the connected car experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system-level requirements for automotive infotainment systems, including HMI, audio, navigation, connectivity, and media functions.
• Architect and design infotainment system solutions, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and design documentation.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define and execute system integration and validation test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure a user-friendly and intuitive human-machine interface.
• Stay current with automotive infotainment trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.
• Manage supplier relationships and technical contributions related to infotainment components.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive infotainment systems development or a related embedded systems field.
• Proven experience in system architecture design and requirements definition.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet) and multimedia interfaces.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX) and application development.
• Experience with HMI design principles and user experience considerations in automotive environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and development processes.
• A collaborative work environment in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA with hybrid flexibility.