Senior Automotive Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Systems Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team. You will design, validate, and integrate advanced automotive systems across powertrain control, vehicle dynamics, and ADAS, working with global colleagues from your home office.

You will define system requirements, develop architectures, and ensure seamless integration of ECUs and subsystems using MATLAB/Simulink and other industry tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive systems engineering or related discipline.
• Deep understanding of automotive architectures, ECUs, and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with requirements management tools and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Define and document system requirements and specifications for ECUs and integrated systems.
• Develop system architectures and designs ensuring functionality, performance, and safety.
• Lead integration and validation of hardware and software components within complex automotive systems.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to analyze system behavior and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

System modeling

Simulation tools

Requirements management

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Systems Engineer to join their distributed, remote-first engineering team. This role involves the design, integration, and validation of complex automotive systems, focusing on areas such as powertrain control, vehicle dynamics, or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). You will be responsible for defining system requirements, developing architectural designs, and ensuring the seamless integration of various vehicle sub-systems. Working remotely, you will collaborate with global teams, leverage cutting-edge simulation tools, and contribute to the development of innovative automotive technologies, driving the future of mobility from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document system requirements and specifications for automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and integrated systems.
• Develop system architectures and designs, ensuring functionality, performance, and safety standards are met.
• Lead the integration and validation of hardware and software components within complex automotive systems.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to analyze system behavior and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and testing engineers, in a remote setting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive systems engineering or a related discipline.
• Deep understanding of automotive architectures, ECUs, and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with requirements management tools and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automotive technologies with a global impact.
• Contribution to a culture of innovation and remote collaboration.