We are seeking an experienced Senior System Designer to join a team responsible for developing vehicle functions related to Alarm, Tailgate & Lids, External Load, and Glass Roof systems.

This role will primarily focus on Tailgate Functions, contributing to both existing and next-generation vehicle programs and electrical architectures. You will play a key role in defining, developing, and validating customer-oriented functions and system solutions that enhance vehicle usability, safety, and user experience.

As a System Designer, you will work closely with software, hardware, function owners, safety engineers, and suppliers to ensure robust system solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Function Development

• Define, develop, and maintain vehicle functions and system behaviors related to:

  • Tailgate Systems

  • Door Control Systems

  • Locking Systems

  • Alarm Functions

  • Related Body Functions

• Develop customer-oriented functional behaviors and technical solutions.

• Analyze system interactions and dependencies at vehicle level.

• Ensure robust and scalable system solutions aligned with future vehicle architectures.

Requirements Engineering

• Create and maintain system requirements across multiple abstraction levels.

• Perform requirement decomposition and allocation to system, software, and hardware components.

• Ensure full traceability from stakeholder requirements to implementation and verification.

• Support change management and requirement impact analysis activities.

System Modelling & Architecture

• Model and document system solutions according to architectural guidelines.

• Support systemization activities and system behavior modelling.

• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical investigations.

• Ensure consistency between functional, logical, and technical system descriptions.

Functional Safety

• Contribute to safety-related system design activities.

• Support development of safety concepts and systemization according to ISO 26262.

• Collaborate with safety engineers to ensure compliance with functional safety requirements.

Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Participate in technical discussions and reviews with suppliers.

• Drive technical alignment between internal teams and external partners.

• Evaluate supplier proposals and technical solutions.

• Coordinate activities across multiple engineering disciplines.

Verification & Validation Support

• Support system verification and validation activities.

• Participate in reviews of test specifications and test results.

• Analyze verification outcomes and support issue resolution.

• Ensure delivered solutions meet functional and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science (MSc) in:

  • Systems, Control & Mechatronics

  • Computer Engineering

  • Engineering Physics

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Automotive Engineering

  • Or equivalent experience

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in:

  • System Design

  • Function Development

  • Systems Engineering

  • Automotive Embedded Systems

• Proven experience with:

  • Function Systemization

  • System Modelling

  • Requirement Engineering

  • Technical Solution Development

• Experience working with vehicle functions and distributed automotive systems.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:

  • System Design Methodologies

  • Functional Decomposition

  • Requirement Management

  • System Behaviour Modelling

  • Traceability Management

• Experience with:

  • Electra

  • CarWeaver

  • Automotive development processes

• Knowledge of:

  • Vehicle Electrical Architectures

  • Embedded Systems

  • System Integration

Functional Safety

• Practical experience applying ISO 26262.

• Experience working with safety-critical systems and safety-related requirements.

Supplier Management

• Experience collaborating with suppliers and external development partners.

• Ability to drive technical discussions and solution alignment.

Language & Other Requirements

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• Valid Category B Driving License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hardware design experience.

• Functional design experience.

• Knowledge of vehicle body systems.

• Understanding of user behavior, use cases, and customer experience design.

• Experience working within tailgate, door, locking, or alarm domains.

• Familiarity with vehicle-level verification and validation activities.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Self-driven and proactive approach to work.

• Structured and organized, with the ability to manage multiple parallel activities.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build networks across teams.

• Ability to balance different technical viewpoints and drive decisions.

• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for developing high-quality vehicle functions.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a highly skilled team developing next-generation vehicle functions that directly impact the customer experience. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced automotive technologies, modern electrical architectures, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and innovative environment, helping shape the future of mobility.