Staff Systems Engineer- Body Electrical Architecture PSE

GM•Milford, MI

11h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automotive Electrical Architecture System Engineer to lead the end-to-end software architecture development across multiple vehicle product spaces. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, successful implementation of next-generation Ethernet strategies, and seamless integration between hardware and software engineering processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and excellence in electrical architecture design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems, software architecture, or systems engineering.
Proven experience with cross-functional development involving hardware and software integration.
Strong understanding of automotive electrical architectures, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based communication systems.
Experience with software architecture design, deployment models, and microcontroller integration.
Familiarity with EA (Electrical Architecture) core principles and vehicle-level system design.
Proficiency in requirements engineering, including non-functional requirements and system-level validation.
Knowledge of change control processes and configuration management tools.
Familiarity with vehicle blueprinting and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) methodologies.
Understanding of software allocation strategies and persistent/non-persistent data management.
Exposure to systems engineering frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, or MBSE.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-level mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus among stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in defining and implementing Ethernet strategies in automotive environments.
Background in cross-product or platform-level architecture development.
Familiarity with vehicle network evaluation and EAR (Electrical Architecture Review) processes.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Software Architecture Ownership: Lead the development and integration of software architecture across multiple product domains. Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise-wide standards and strategies.
Cross-Product Architectural Development: Drive harmonized architecture solutions that span across different vehicle platforms and product lines. Facilitate reuse and scalability of architectural components.
Ethernet Strategy Implementation: Define and validate the next-generation Ethernet communication strategy for vehicle systems. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure successful deployment and performance.
Hardware-Software Integration: Develop and implement cohesive processes that align hardware and software engineering efforts. Ensure seamless interaction between physical components and software functions.
Architecture Governance and Change Control: Maintain architecture purity and manage MENU change control across product areas. Oversee persistent and non-persistent list change control processes.
Blueprint and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) Management: Create and maintain vehicle-level architecture diagrams including device placement and software allocation. Define microcontroller capture and deployment models.
Application of EA Core Principles: Apply Electrical Architecture (EA) core principles to define solution spaces. Guide and approve deviations from standard architecture when necessary.
EAR (Electrical Architecture Review) Leadership: Conduct comprehensive system, network, and SW/HW data evaluations. Lead design reviews to ensure robust and scalable electrical system architectures.
Non-Functional Requirements and Analysis: Define and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, reliability, and scalability. Support testing and analysis to ensure system-level compliance.