CareerPlan

Systems Architect

USAFull-time$77k–$117k2026-11-09

Core

Design functional architectures for connected automotive services, translating client needs into vehicle functional groups while ensuring safety and traceability.

Role type

Senior Systems Architect (Automotive)

Builds

Functional vehicle architectures and connected services

Domain

Automotive engineering and connected vehicle systems

Required skills

Functional architecture design, connected automotive services, system requirements translation, configuration management, PLM tools, system lifecycle management, technical review leadership, cost and schedule optimization, multidisciplinary coordination

Preferred skills

Knowledge of complex mechanical systems (engines, gearboxes, braking, ADAS), electronic architecture modeling, systems engineering tools

Technologies

PLM tools, systems engineering tools

Responsibilities

Assess system design feasibility against quality, cost, and schedule objectives; promote standardization and reuse of functions and components; coordinate activities across disciplines; plan and lead key system technical reviews; organize and oversee system architecture activities using PLM tools; track and verify system product realization; provide technical status updates to project managers