Role purpose:
Define and lead the evolution of the end-to-end architecture for the Telematic Control Unit (TCU), ensuring technical consistency between functional requirements, hardware/software constraints, and safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434) goals. This role has a direct impact on the technical feasibility and efficiency of the electronics platform through concrete, documented, and traceable system design.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
* Architectural Definition: Leads the technical design of MCU/MPU, interfaces, communication flows, and system functional breakdown.
* Requirements Allocation: Maps system requirements to hardware components, software modules, networks, and interfaces.
* External Interface Management: Acts as the main technical contact for external stakeholders (OEMs, Tier-1s, Yocto vendors).
* Design Documentation: Produces detailed system documents, architectural diagrams, and functional allocation.
* Safety & Cybersecurity Integration: Collaborates with safety/cyber teams to integrate ASIL, TARA, secure partitioning.
* Technology Support: Provides input on Make/Buy decisions and integration of RTOS, Yocto, AUTOSAR, V2X, BLE.
* Constraint Management: Resolves technical challenges related to CPU, memory, power, and performance constraints.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
* Systemic approach to ECU/TCU architecture.
* Hands-on experience with automotive SoCs (e.g., NXP i.MX8).
* Proficiency in RTOS, AUTOSAR, Yocto Linux.
* Professional use of UML/SysML, Enterprise Architect.
* Knowledge of V2X, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet communications.
* Experience in safety-critical (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434) systems.
* Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
• Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years in automotive ECU/TCU architecture roles.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with automotive standards: ISO 26262, ISO 21434, IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE and Regulations UN 155.
• Hands-on experience in safety- and security-regulated development environments.