EE Architecture Application Engineer

ALTEN

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in EE Architecture design or related engineering roles.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with embedded networked computer systems.
  • Knowledge of CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Ethernet protocols.
  • Familiarity with vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
  • Strong systems thinking abilities.
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Understand application needs to optimize architecture and power distribution solutions.
  • Identify and propose solutions for unmet Platform/Program requirements.
  • Collaborate with vehicle integration teams to optimize architecture deployment.
  • Ensure timely delivery of program deliverables with quality and robust change management.
  • Develop specific circuit topologies for vehicle applications.
  • Work with the design team to create mechanizations for applications.
  • Participate in discussions regarding architecture and power distribution at platform meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge vehicle architectures and technologies.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals.
  • Involvement in innovative automotive projects and initiatives.
  • Potential for career growth and skill development in automotive engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
  • They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.

Responsibilities:
  • Understand Platform/Programs applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
  • Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
  • Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
  • Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
  • Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
  • Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
  • Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
  • Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
  • Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
  • Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
  • Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g. different lengths) and work with the Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
  • Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
  • Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
  • Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
  • Strong systems thinker.
  • Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
  • Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive
  • Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
  • Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
  • Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
  • Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
  • AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
  • Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics

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