Staff Systems Architect (Automotive)

TL;DR

Staff Systems Architect (Automotive): Designing and optimizing vehicle-level and subsystem architectures for zero-emission transit buses with an accent on software architecture, controls development, and functional safety. Focus on leading technical trade-offs, integrating complex hardware-software interfaces, and improving software creation processes for heavy-duty vehicles.

Location: On-site in Pleasanton, CA

Salary: $145,000 - $200,000 per year

Company

Leading US transit bus manufacturer specializing in zero-emission, battery electric, and hybrid electric mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Lead technical evaluations and trade-off studies across software architecture, controls, cybersecurity, and functional safety.
• Define and maintain system and interface architectures, allocating requirements to hardware and software functions.
• Interpret customer, regulatory, and supplier requirements to deploy actionable system specifications.
• Establish and optimize software creation processes, development workflows, and engineering operating cadences.
• Guide verification strategies and identify risks early to ensure requirements are validated through test and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing) to ensure solutions are practical and supportable in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the Engineering industry.
• Required experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, and/or heavy-duty vehicle product development.
• Proficiency in requirements management, documentation control, and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, prototyping, and validation in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methods, including requirements decomposition and risk management.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical premiums and comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs.
• Inclusive, family-oriented corporate culture.
• Stable employment within a long-standing Bay Area organization.