Functional System Architect

Own the solution context and act as the Chief Architect for functional subsystems of the BHV Agile Release Train
Develop and drive the requirements architectural vision and ART solution context
Connect desired functionality to software implementation and ensure integration with hardware components
Lead contact for the BHV Engineering Pillar of the High Voltage Product Team
Define functional architecture vision, feature/epic decomposition, supporting technologies, interfaces, APIs, deployment requirements, and functional/non-functional requirements
Lead prioritization of the TFRP roadmap with Systems Engineering and the Product Team
Pursue innovation opportunities in the assigned domain
Own cross-functional FMEA linkage
Develop and approve system architecture requirements, models, and diagrams
Lead architecture-level development and testing
Oversee lifecycle engineering activities and ensure consistency and traceability of system requirements
Ensure robust, cost-effective validation strategies compliant with quality requirements
Lead technical solution discussions, product demonstrations, and leadership reporting
Guide SSLE requirements work and mentor/coaching SSLEs
Support SSTS technical requirements and BTS behavioral requirements development
Collaborate with technical specialists, system and software architects, and SSLEs to flow requirements architecture into ART features and enable story creation
Provide technical direction to agile teams throughout ART processes
Serve as subject matter expert for requirements architecture and the ART domain
Guide requirements management, diagnostic development, FMEA development, and acceptance criteria definition
Attend ART and scrum meetings
Support subsystem/solution requirements and validate system performance
Review and update the work backlog, determine technical feasibility, and estimate workload
Support resolution of critical functional, regulatory, compliance, and customer satisfaction issues
Facilitate closure of requirements-related PRTSs
Participate in Communities of Practice and share lessons learned, best practices, and intellectual property/results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, electronics, automotive, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required
• 7+ years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, software, electrification, calibration, related hardware, and/or safety critical system development, system engineering
• Good understanding of software development process and best practices
• Experience with requirements development and automotive system engineering and architecture
• Experience in electrification domains
• Proficiency in embedded controls and software architecture and design trade-offs
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others
• Ability to think critically and provide effective solutions to complex issues
• Ability to prioritize work with limited direction from manager
• Ability to train and mentor others
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate intent to leadership and technical details to executing teams
• Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively with Architecture, Controls, Software, and Hardware teams
• Advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Controls/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science preferred
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
• Experience leading activities/projects with high levels of ambiguity preferred
• Proficiency in SAFe/Agile processes preferred
• Experience with requirements management tools such as GitHub, DNG, and DOORS preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in embedded controls and software preferred
• Familiarity with SDV Architecture preferred
• Familiarity with embedded software, systems engineering, mechatronic architecture, testing automation frameworks, and/or build deployment preferred
• Working knowledge of embedded controls development tools such as Jira/Jira Cloud, GIT ecosystem, and INCA preferred
• Working experience leveraging data and AI tools in problem solving preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in requirements architecture, embedded control systems, and software development processes, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation in electrification domains. Proficient in managing complex engineering projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Requirements Architecture
• Embedded Control Systems
• SAFe/Agile Processes
• Systems Engineering
• Technical Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Embedded Controls
• Software Architecture
• Requirements Development
• Electrification
• System Engineering
• FMEA Development
• Testing Automation
• API Development
• Feature/Epic Decomposition
• Validation Strategies

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Engineering
• Safety Critical Systems
• Mechatronic Architecture
• SDV Architecture
• Lifecycle Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub
• DNG
• DOORS
• Jira
• GIT Ecosystem
• INCA
• Data and AI Tools