System Architect

About the role

We are looking for an experienced System Architect who will be mainly in charge of identifying technical solutions and modeling System Architecture for Automotive Displays, Clusters, Body Control & Telematics (ECU’s).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the early definition of the product during the offer phase, in order to make a proper evaluation of the Hardware/Software perimeter, related development and related cost.
• Cook up the Technical Dossier for the offer.
• Define and maintain ECU system architecture using the appropriated modeling rules and best practices and using the recommended tool chain (Enterprise Architect/Rhapsody).
• Ensure architecture is modular, scalable, and optimized for performance, safety, and maintainability.
• Conduct design and implementation reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor technology trends on Hardware & Software functionalities, benchmarking proposals from different vendors.
• Serve as a decision-maker for critical technical choices and trade-offs.
• Ensure a full mapping of the System Requirements related to Hardware, mechanics, optics and industrial constraints to the System architectural design, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer.
• Elaborate internal System Requirements related to performance goals or architectural constraints, in cooperation with the System Requirements Engineer.
• Model the System at functional, logical and physical levels, also allocating System Requirements to the Software and Hardware System blocks.
• Participate when requested to the meetings with the customer, supporting the Program Management team, Product Engineer and Software Project Leader on technical discussions.
• Provide governance to the Software team about the different implementation options.
• Support the Functional Safety Management Team and the Functional Safety System Architect in the Technical Safety Concept and Requirements definition.
• Support the Software and Hardware teams during reviews and implementation of critical requirements.
• With the support of the Product Engineer, define the assembled Bill Of Material of the different variants of the product to be developed, highlighting variant-specific sub-parts / components.
• Ensure the generation of the product End-Of-Line Configuration File.
• In charge of System Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (System FMEA) during the initial phase of project execution.
• Support System defects analysis, using different methodologies (e.g. Fault Tree Analysis – FTA).
• Communicate architecture decisions effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent system in technical reviews and workshops with customers and partners.
• Build confidence by ensuring transparency and technical rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded product development experience in automotive ECU programs.
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller-based development.
• Experience on Operating Systems (OSEK, AUTOSAR) Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, UDS, LVDS).
• Knowledge of product & software development standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434).
• Prior experience on Architecture modeling methodologies and tools (Enterprise Architect and Simulink tools, UML and SYSML languages) is required.
• Automotive industrialization rules & manufacturing processes (End Of line, product calibrations)
• Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS)
• Knowledge of Automotive technical, environmental and homologation standards (JASO, ISO, ECE, etc.)
• Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence tools)
• Analytic tools (APIS IQ) and methodologies (e.g. FMEA, FTA)

Other skills

• Prior experience as a System Architect or Software Architect in automotive products development.
• Exposure to multiple ECU domains (Body Control, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, ADAS, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with OEMs like Stellantis, Nissan, GM, Ford, VW, BMW, etc.,

What this position offers you

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
• Take the next step: Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

About Us

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world. Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers. Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business. Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!