EE Architect - Vehicle Architecture

Role: EE Architect – Vehicle Architecture

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (100% Onsite)

Description

Electrical/Electronic (EE) Architect for a Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) is responsible for designing and managing the overall in-vehicle EE architecture that supports software-centric features, over-the-air (OTA) updates, domain/zonal computing, and service-oriented vehicle platforms. The role bridges embedded hardware systems with advanced software platforms in a scalable, modular, and cyber-secure architecture.

Responsibilities:

Define end-to-end EE architecture aligned with SDV principles (centralized compute, zonal control, high-speed data backbone).Translate feature and platform requirements into scalable and modular hardware/electrical architecture.Define power distribution and network topology (Ethernet, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, PCIe).Architect partitioning of vehicle electronics into zonal or domain controllers (e.g., body, ADAS, chassis, infotainment).Drive consolidation strategies for ECUs, sensors, and actuators into intelligent controllers.Ensure hardware readiness for middleware, virtualization, and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture).Define hardware/software interface (HSI) specs and enable OTA updates, diagnostics, and data telemetry via EE designCoordinate with system architects, software platform teams, product owners, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and system integration.Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT.Domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.