Location: Germany (Ingolstadt/Moensheim) Workplace Type: Hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AutoChassis System Architect to join our team, working directly with a leading automotive OEM. In this role, you will be responsible for translating customer needs and market trends into technical specifications for advanced chassis systems, including suspension, steering, braking, and vehicle dynamics. You will oversee the development and validation of these systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. This position requires a strong background in automotive embedded systems, system architecture design, and system engineering, as well as experience working with OEMs and adhering to ASPICE standards. The ideal candidate will be a native German or EU citizen with excellent communication skills in both German and English.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate customer needs and market trends into technical specifications for features like suspension, steering, braking, and vehicle dynamics.
- Oversee the development and validation of chassis systems, ensuring adherence to OEM requirements and industry best practices.
- Manage a team of System Engineers to derive detailed system requirements from high-level technical specifications.
- Lead the system architecture design and development process, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and testing, to ensure seamless integration of chassis systems.
- Ensure compliance with ASPICE Sys.1, Sys.2, and Sys.3 standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Participate in project planning and risk management activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in automotive technology and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to improve our chassis systems.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in automotive embedded systems, with a focus on chassis systems.
- Proven experience in requirement elicitation and specification, ensuring clear and concise documentation.
- Deep knowledge of system architecture design and development principles, including model-based design and simulation.
- Significant experience in system engineering, including requirements management, system integration, and validation.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis) on chassis system development projects.
- Strong understanding of ASPICE Sys.1, Sys.2, and Sys.3 standards and their application in automotive development.
- Experience managing project teams of 50+ engineers, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Fluency in German (B2 level or above) and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a native German or EU citizen.
- Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Familiarity with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on cutting-edge automotive technology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. The role is based onsite in Munich, Germany, providing the opportunity to collaborate closely with our OEM partner and contribute to the future of automotive innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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