Embedded System Integration Architect

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Embedded System Integration Architect will ensure the technical consistency, performance, and seamless integration of the AD L4 subsystem within an AV-ready platform. The role combines system architecture, cross-functional coordination, and technical integration to align hardware, software, and vehicle-level requirements. Within TECH Research, the team explores and assesses the feasibility of disruptive technologies, including AV-ready solutions for Level 4 autonomous driving. REAA/SACO scope focuses primarily on autonomy-safe system design and advanced connectivity. The architect defines and maintains the functional, logical, and physical architecture of the AD L4 subsystem; ensures hardware/software compatibility and integration within the global vehicle platform; drives requirements allocation and traceability to component level; and builds and justifies system design and safety concepts, including ISO 26262 alignment. The role analyzes the impact of introducing the subsystem on the vehicle platform, defines and coordinates integration strategies, and contributes to integration, validation, and verification plans. Working across system, hardware, software, safety, and validation engineering, the architect coordinates contributors across technical centers and domains, provides operational leadership, and drives technical arbitration and decision-making. The role also owns system-level QCDP objectives, reviews engineering deliverables for consistency and robustness, manages system risks and constraints, and participates in prospective and innovative activities, including technology intelligence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in automotive R&D or embedded systems integration.
Experience in system engineering and architecture definition.
Ability to build and analyze technical safety concepts.
Experience with embedded systems integration across hardware and software.
Experience with technical decision-making and problem-solving.
Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
Fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
Strong experience in embedded systems and real-time software.
Strong experience in hardware/software integration and ECU architecture.
Strong experience in automotive E/E systems and mechatronic components.
Knowledge of functional safety, including ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the functional, logical, and physical architecture of the AD L4 subsystem.
Ensure hardware/software compatibility and integration within the global vehicle platform.
Drive requirements allocation and traceability down to component level.
Build and justify system design and safety concepts, including ISO 26262 alignment.
Analyze the technical impact of introducing the AD L4 subsystem on vehicle-platform hardware, software, and E/E architecture.
Define and coordinate integration strategies for ECUs, sensors, and compute platforms.
Contribute to integration, validation, and verification plans.
Coordinate contributors across technical centers and engineering domains.
Act as an operational leader to ensure alignment and efficiency of contributors.
Drive technical arbitration and decision-making.
Ensure achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance (QCDP) targets.
Conduct technical reviews to ensure consistency and robustness of engineering deliverables.
Manage system-level risks, constraints, and opportunities.
Participate in prospective and innovative activities, including technology intelligence.