As a Systems Architect, you will take technical ownership of advanced amplifiers and sound systems for automotive applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and validate complex audio system architectures from concept through to series production.

Key Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for advanced automotive amplifiers and audio systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, acoustics, testing) to define system architectures and project goals
• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage functional and non-functional system requirements
• Contribute to the development of system design documentation, including block diagrams and interface specifications
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify risks and define mitigation strategies
• Propose and implement design and requirement improvements based on FMEA findings and validation results
• Define and support test strategies and validation plans to ensure full system coverage
• Provide technical leadership throughout the full product lifecycle (concept to SOP)
• Analyze and troubleshoot system-level issues related to audio performance, power management, and communication
• Support system integration activities and validation efforts
• Interface with customers and suppliers to ensure technical alignment
• Define and manage system performance targets, including CPU load and memory usage

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally within automotive or embedded systems
• Proven experience delivering system architecture in at least one full lifecycle embedded project (concept to SOP)
• Strong expertise in requirements engineering (functional and non-functional)
• Solid understanding of system architecture principles and design documentation
• Proficiency with SysML/UML tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Catia Magic)
• Hands-on experience performing FMEA on complex systems
• Ability to derive comprehensive test cases and validation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions
• Knowledge of functional safety and SOTIF

Additional Skills & Experience

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and structured approach to engineering and documentation

Nice to Have (Audio Systems Expertise)

• Understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN)
• Familiarity with audio and data interfaces such as A2B, I2C, I2S, and TDM
• Knowledge of power amplifier technologies and their impact on performance and efficiency
• Awareness of power supply design and power management considerations
• Understanding of audio signal processing concepts, including echo cancellation, noise reduction, EQ, and surround sound
• Knowledge of gain staging, volume control, and signal-to-noise optimization
• Awareness of environmental factors (noise, vibration, temperature) affecting system performance

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