Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement planning support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration across electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems in a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on delivering cohesive vehicle architectures and ensuring subsystem compatibility across projects from multiple origins, including East London, Eastern Cape.

You will mentor engineers, drive integration strategies, and collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in EE, ME, CS or related field.
• 8+ years of automotive systems engineering experience with a focus on integration.
• Proven expertise in integrating systems such as powertrain, ADAS, and infotainment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols CAN/LIN/Ethernet.
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration of automotive subsystems, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
• Develop and implement system integration strategies and plans.
• Identify and resolve integration issues, conflicts, and dependencies between subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Define system interfaces and requirements for various vehicle modules.
• Conduct system-level testing and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot complex integration problems and propose effective solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and integration processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in systems integration.

Skills

Automotive systems integration

System architecture

CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Requirements management tools

System modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Systems Integration Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless integration of various automotive subsystems, including electrical, mechanical, and software components, into cohesive and functional vehicle architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of complex vehicle systems, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage intricate integration projects. You will work across diverse teams to ensure that all parts of the vehicle function harmoniously, contributing to the delivery of advanced and reliable automotive solutions. This is a significant opportunity for a senior engineer to lead integration efforts from a remote setting, supporting projects originating from various locations including East London, Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration of automotive subsystems, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
• Develop and implement system integration strategies and plans.
• Identify and resolve integration issues, conflicts, and dependencies between subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Define system interfaces and requirements for various vehicle modules.
• Conduct system-level testing and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot complex integration problems and propose effective solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and integration processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in systems integration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive systems engineering, with a focus on integration.
• Proven expertise in integrating complex automotive systems (e.g., powertrain, ADAS, infotainment).
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and bus systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools and system modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in debugging complex system interactions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively in a distributed team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning support. This is a fully remote role, providing unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. You will have access to the latest collaboration tools and opportunities for continuous professional development. Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking engineering team, contributing to the future of automotive technology from anywhere in the world, supporting our global projects, including those relevant to areas like East London.