Systems architect

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview Own the system architecture for next-generation automotive closure systems. Lead the integration of mechanical electrical electronic and control components for powered sliding doors liftgates and latch systems. Ensure high reliability safety compliance and seamless interaction with vehicle controllers and networks. Key Responsibilities System Architecture & Integration

Define end-to-end system architecture for closure systems including sliding doors tailgates and latches.
Drive integration of actuators sensors switches ECUs harnessing and network communication (CAN/LIN).
Translate functional requirements into system specifications interface definitions and validation plans.
Lead cross-functional reviews with mechanical electrical controls firmware and safety teams.

Technical Ownership

Build and maintain system-level models block diagrams timing diagrams and network architecture.
Define control strategies for powered closure operation - position control anti-pinch motor control latch logic.
Lead FMEAs hazard analysis and system-level DFMEA for closure systems.
Evaluate actuator technologies (BLDC DC motors) sensors (Hall position pinch) switches and latch mechanisms.

Integration With Vehicle Platforms

Ensure proper interaction between closure ECUs and vehicle body controllers over CAN/LIN.
Define diagnostics fault-handling logic and thermal/power management.
Drive EMC environmental and regulatory compliance (FMVSS SAE standards).
Work with suppliers for component selection tuning and performance validation.

Program Execution

Support prototype builds test planning and issue triage throughout development cycles.
Lead root-cause analysis of system-level issues (noise binding current draw NVH command latency).
Approve design releases test reports and software updates impacting closure systems.

Required Qualifications

15 years of hands-on experience in automotive closure systems (sliding doors tailgates latches).
Strong cross-domain expertise in mechanical electrical and system engineering.
Deep understanding of actuators motor drivers sensors switches latches and ECU interactions.
Strong knowledge of CAN/LIN protocols diagnostics and body control architectures.
Experience with system modeling tools (Simulink Enterprise Architect etc.).
Proven track record delivering closure systems into production.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with tier-1 suppliers or OEM system architecture roles.
Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) at system level.
Experience with validation DV/PV testing and HIL environments.
Exposure to CATIA/Creo for mechanical reviews and basic CAD comprehension

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.

Define end-to-end system architecture for closure systems including sliding doors tailgates and latches.
Drive integration of actuators sensors switches ECUs harnessing and network communication (CAN/LIN).
Translate functional requirements into system specifications interface definitions and validation plans.
Lead cross-functional reviews with mechanical electrical controls firmware and safety teams.

Technical Ownership

Build and maintain system-level models block diagrams timing diagrams and network architecture.
Define control strategies for powered closure operation - position control anti-pinch motor control latch logic.
Lead FMEAs hazard analysis and system-level DFMEA for closure systems.
Evaluate actuator technologies (BLDC DC motors) sensors (Hall position pinch) switches and latch mechanisms.

Integration With Vehicle Platforms

Ensure proper interaction between closure ECUs and vehicle body controllers over CAN/LIN.
Define diagnostics fault-handling logic and thermal/power management.
Drive EMC environmental and regulatory compliance (FMVSS SAE standards).
Work with suppliers for component selection tuning and performance validation.

Program Execution

Support prototype builds test planning and issue triage throughout development cycles.
Lead root-cause analysis of system-level issues (noise binding current draw NVH command latency).
Approve design releases test reports and software updates impacting closure systems.

Required Qualifications

15 years of hands-on experience in automotive closure systems (sliding doors tailgates latches).
Strong cross-domain expertise in mechanical electrical and system engineering.
Deep understanding of actuators motor drivers sensors switches latches and ECU interactions.
Strong knowledge of CAN/LIN protocols diagnostics and body control architectures.
Experience with system modeling tools (Simulink Enterprise Architect etc.).
Proven track record delivering closure systems into production.

Preferred Qualifications