Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and incentives

Exposure to cutting-edge automotive技

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer to join our Benoni-based team. The role focuses on integrating powertrain, chassis, ADAS, and infotainment systems with MBSE/SysML-guided methods in a hybrid work setting.

You will define interfaces, manage integration challenges, and verify performance across subsystems, collaborating with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers to deliver high‑quality vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive systems engineering.
• Proven experience in integrating and testing complex automotive systems.
• Strong understanding of vehicle architectures and communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with system engineering principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Define system integration strategies and interface requirements for vehicle subsystems.
• Oversee the integration of various automotive systems, including powertrain, chassis, body electronics, and ADAS.
• Develop and execute system integration test plans and procedures.
• Analyze test results, identify integration issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Ensure system requirements are met throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Debugging

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MBSE

SysML

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer to join their dynamic team in Benoni, Gauteng. This critical role focuses on ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of various complex automotive systems within vehicle platforms. As a hybrid position, you will benefit from a flexible work arrangement, combining productive remote work with essential on‑site collaboration for hands‑on testing and integration activities. You will be responsible for defining system interfaces, managing integration challenges, and verifying the performance of interconnected subsystems, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS, and infotainment. The ideal candidate possesses a broad understanding of automotive engineering disciplines, strong analytical skills, and experience with system‑level testing methodologies. Your expertise will be vital in delivering robust, high‑performance vehicles that meet our client's rigorous quality standards, contributing to their continued success and innovation in the automotive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system integration strategies and interface requirements for vehicle subsystems.
• Oversee the integration of various automotive systems, including powertrain, chassis, body electronics, and ADAS.
• Develop and execute system integration test plans and procedures.
• Analyze test results, identify integration issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams (software, hardware, mechanical) to resolve integration challenges.
• Ensure system requirements are met throughout the development lifecycle.
• Utilize system engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., MBSE, SysML) for documentation and analysis.
• Support vehicle‑level testing and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot complex system‑level problems and propose effective solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive systems engineering, with a focus on integration.
• Proven experience in integrating and testing complex automotive systems.
• Strong understanding of vehicle architectures and communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with system engineering principles and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a hybrid work setting.
• Experience with ADAS, infotainment, or powertrain integration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance‑based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge automotive technologies and vehicle development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to the development of leading automotive products.