Senior Manager, Vehicle Systems
Core
Lead safety-critical cross-module cross-system architecture elements including Functional Safety, Diagnostics, Cyber Security, and embedded hardware/software/controls/connectivity for electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs.
Role type
Senior Manager, Vehicle Systems
Builds
Electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs with all-electric and Harvester range extender powertrains
Domain
Automotive (Electric Vehicles, Embedded Systems, Functional Safety)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Functional Safety strategy and governance, System architecture authority, Engineering governance and MBSE frameworks, Cross-functional leadership, Constraint management (compute, timing, power, reliability), AI application execution, Automotive system/platform development, Vehicle electrical architecture and ECU-level software stacks, Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics, ALM/PLM proficiency, MATLAB/Simulink and HIL test environment expertise, Cloud-connected embedded systems and DevOps pipelines
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced mobility systems background, Recognized system/controls industry thought leader status
Technologies
Cameo / Magic Draw, Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, PTC Windchill, MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace, CANalyzer, CANoe, Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Artifactory
Responsibilities
Lead team and enforce process/KPIs for Functional Safety delivery, Act as primary lead/coach for requirement quality and failure analysis, Govern execution of interfaces architecture and integration readiness, Recognize and manage system-level constraints, Build and mentor multi-disciplinary system/feature teams, Establish engineering governance and technical decision-making frameworks, Act as liaison between Architecture and cross-domain Systems Engineering teams to resolve blockers, Translate complex technical risks into clear Go/No-Go decisions for executives, Interface with electrical design, software, calibration, and supplier integration teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
