Director, E/E Systems & Validation (Automotive)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Company

Develops premium smart electric vehicles and next-generation automotive technologies, including advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

What you will do

• Define vehicle functions, E/E system architecture, electrical and electronic schematics, functional specifications, and module assignments.
• Lead E/E system coordination and integration across energy management, networking, chassis, powertrain, comfort, connectivity, body, autonomous driving, UI/UX, and HV/LV EDS.
• Coordinate interfaces with the Autonomous Driving Division and vehicle production and manufacturing organizations.
• Define testing parameters and coordinate component-level EMC validation, vehicle-level EMC, short-circuit analysis, circuit-protection validation, and sneak-circuit analysis.
• Manage risks, fallback solutions, budgets, recruiting, organization, international synchronization, costs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Report vehicle E/E status, risks, and relevant information to the VP and board members.

Requirements

• Automotive industry background in E/E systems and architecture, suppliers, technology, or innovation.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems development and systems integration.
• Experience negotiating and managing a business unit.
• Master’s degree, PhD, or comparable education.
• Strong systems knowledge, networking skills, self-organization, and motivation.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment at a Santa Clara automotive facility.
• Work in a free-thinking environment focused on next-generation electric vehicles and autonomous technologies.
• Employee information is handled confidentially according to EEO guidelines.