Principal EE System Architect (Automotive)

TL;DR

Principal EE System Architect (Automotive): Developing and optimizing Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architectures for next-generation vehicles with an accent on system-level expertise and OEM engagement. Focus on Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures, network topologies, and influencing the definition of future NXP hardware products.

Location: Shanghai (Zhangjiang), China

Company

A global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded and secure devices, serving automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

What you will do

• Use E/E architecture systems engineering tools to analyze trade-offs in network topologies, functional safety, and power management.
• Define and assess Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures and evaluate software trade-offs.
• Influence the design of new NXP processors, power management, and communication interfaces based on architectural insights.
• Collaborate with OEMs to create Proof of Concept (POC) studies for real vehicle networks.
• Partner with simulation tool vendors to streamline the transition from simulation to physical NXP products.
• Build strong technical relationships with OEMs to position NXP as a trusted partner for automotive HW and SW solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the automotive market.
• Proven experience in E/E architecture definition and development.
• Proficiency with early E/E architecture definition tools and key performance metrics.
• Track record of successful engagement with automotive OEMs and Tier1 suppliers.
• Experience in software and system solutions enabling car architecture evolution.
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills.