Senior System Engineer

Purpose of the Job: Lead the systems engineering side of a new automotive camera system project, from early concept to customer acceptance. As the project’s system technical lead, the role owns the key system decisions, defines requirements and architecture, drives verification and validation, and coaches the mid-level engineers and interns in the System Team. Experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) systems is a plus. Reports to the System Team Manager.Responsibilities and DutiesAct as the system technical lead for the new project and own the key technical decisions, from concept to customer acceptance.Define, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.Develop and maintain system architectures, functional concepts, and technical specifications.Define and control the interfaces between subsystems (hardware, software, mechanical).Perform requirements traceability, impact analysis, and change management.Coordinate system integration, verification, validation, and testing activities.Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, and safety engineering teams.Support functional safety and cybersecurity activities where applicable.Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.Work with suppliers (image sensor, lens, SerDes) on technical evaluation and interface alignment.Act as the main system contact for the customer in technical reviews, design reviews, and milestone assessments.Plan systems engineering activities and effort together with the project manager.Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation actions.Coach and mentor mid-level systems engineers and interns.Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the implementation of industry best practices.Education:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive or Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Experience:Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive product development, including experience as a technical lead.Proven experience in Systems Engineering for automotive applications.Experience with automotive camera systems (e.g. surround view, rear view or ADAS front camera): image sensors, lens and optics basics, ISP and image quality, camera interfaces (MIPI CSI-2, GMSL, FPD-Link), video pipelines, and camera calibration.Experience with camera validation: image quality metrics (MTF, SNR, dynamic range, latency), bench testing, and HIL with video injection.Nice to have: experience with EV systems such as BMS, power electronics, electric powertrain, charging systems, vehicle energy management, and high-voltage systems.Experience with a Tier-1 automotive supplier or an Automotive OEM is highly desirable.Experience supporting global automotive programs and international customers.Skills and AbilitiesModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML, using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or Enterprise Architect.Requirements engineering and system architecture development.Verification & Validation (V&V) across the V-model.Requirements tools: IBM DOORS / DOORS Next, Polarion.MATLAB / Simulink.Knowledge of AUTOSAR concepts, ASPICE (SYS.1 to SYS.5), ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).In-vehicle networks: CAN/CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP.Advantage: hardware design, electronic circuit design, PCB design and layout review, EMC/EMI, embedded and ECU development.Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams and to manage multiple priorities.Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.Willingness to travel to customer sites when needed.Nice to have: INCOSE certification (ASEP/CSEP), ISO 26262 Functional Safety, or MBSE/SysML certification.