Senior Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Architect
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to spearhead electrical development in George, Western Cape. You will lead the design, integration and validation of vehicle electrical architectures, ECUs and wiring systems, shaping next‑generation automotive electronics.
The role combines technical leadership with supplier management, cross‑functional collaboration with software teams, and ensuring compliance with CAN, LIN, Ethernet and ISO 26262 standards to
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering.
- 8+ years in automotive electrical systems engineering with leadership experience.
- Knowledge of CAN, LIN and Ethernet in automotive networks.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, integration and validation of automotive electrical systems.
- Develop scalable, reliable electrical architectures for next-gen vehicles.
- Oversee components selection and testing for automotive-grade ECUs.
- Collaborate with software teams to integrate hardware and software.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery.
- Mentor a team of electrical engineers.
- Stay current with trends in automotive electrical/electronic systems.
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Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to spearhead electrical development in George, Western Cape. You will lead the design, integration and validation of vehicle electrical architectures, ECUs and wiring systems, shaping next‑generation automotive electronics.
The role combines technical leadership with supplier management, cross‑functional collaboration with software teams, and ensuring compliance with CAN, LIN, Ethernet and ISO 26262 standards to
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