About the Position:We are looking for an experienced
System Architect who will be mainlyin charge of identifying technical solutions and modeling System Architecture for
Automotive Displays, Clusters, Body Control & Telematics (ECU's). Also actively involved in benchmarking studies, market trends for Hardware and Software architecture in Automotive industry.
Your Responsibilities will be:- As part of the Offer Team, contribute to the early definition of the product during the offer phase, in order to make a proper evaluation of the Hardware/Software perimeter, related development and related cost. Coordinate the generation of the Technical Dossier for the offer.
- During project execution, Define and maintain ECU system architecture using the appropriated modeling rules and best practices and using the recommended tool chain (Enterprise Architect/Rhapsody).
- Ensure architecture is modular, scalable, and optimized for performance, safety, and maintainability.
- Conduct design and implementation reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
- Monitor technology trends on Hardware & Software functionalities, benchmarking proposals from different vendors.
- Serve as a decision-maker for critical technical choices and trade-offs.
- Ensure a full mapping of the System Requirements related to Hardware, mechanics, optics and industrial constraints to the System architectural design, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer
- Elaborate internal System Requirements related to performance goals or architectural constraints, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer.
- Model the System at functional, logical and physical levels, also allocating System Requirements to the Software and Hardware System blocks.
- Participate when requested to the meetings with the customer, supporting the Program Management team, Product Engineer and Software Project Leader on technical discussions.
- Provide governance to the Software team about the different implementation options.
- Support the Functional Safety Management Team and the Functional Safety System Architect in the Technical Safety Concept and Requirements definition.
- Support the Software and Hardware teams during reviews and implementation of critical requirements.
- With the support of the Product Engineer, define the assembled Bill Of Material of the different variants of the product to be developed, highlighting variant-specific sub-parts / components.
- Ensure the generation of the product End-Of-Line Configuration File.
- In charge of System Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (System FMEA) during the initial phase of project execution.
- Support System defects analysis, using different methodologies (e.g. Fault Tree Analysis - FTA).
- Communicate architecture decisions effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Represent system in technical reviews and workshops with customers and partners.
- Build confidence by ensuring transparency and technical rigor.
What Qualifications you will bring:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of embedded product development experience in automotive ECU programs.
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller-based development.
- Experience on Operating Systems (OSEK, AUTOSAR)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, UDS, LVDS).
- Knowledge of product & software development standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434).
- Prior experience on Architecture modeling methodologies and tools (Enterprise Architect and Simulink tools, UML and SYSML languages) is required.
- Automotive industrialization rules & manufacturing processes (End Of line, product calibrations)
- Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS)
- Knowledge of Automotive technical, environmental and homologation standards (JASO, ISO, ECE, etc.)
- Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence tools)
- Analytic tools (APIS IQ) and methodologies (e.g. FMEA, FTA)
Other skills that we would welcome:- Prior experience as a System Architect or Software Architect in automotive products development.
- Exposure to multiple ECU domains (Body Control, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, ADAS, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience working with OEMs like Stellantis, Nissan, GM, Ford, VW, BMW, etc.,
- Work VISA necessary
Expectations from you in this position:- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, customer-focused, and quality-driven mindset.
What does this position offer you:- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future. Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the [Division] business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via [Website, such as LinkedIn].
