EE Platform Architect - Future architecture

Ever since the start, we at Volvo Group have been known for our strong commitment to safety. It is at our very core as we’re constantly pushing boundaries to drive change in the automobile industry. Now we’re looking for you who want to work with the next generation EE Architecture! Are you an innovative and committed person who want to join us in this endeavour? Together we drive transformation based on cutting-edge engineering, state-of-the-art research, and well-proven technology. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.


About the role
Are you passionate about taking the electrical and electronic systems in our vehicles to the next level? As our EE Platform Architect, you will work in close collaboration with stakeholders and focus on the future. You are responsible for leading the design and evolution of the EE architecture, both software and hardware topology-wise, as well as establishing the roadmaps capturing that evolution. Together with system architects, product owners, and other stakeholders, you will lead and coordinate to concretize the strategies and visions into concrete technical concepts. Welcome to an exciting role, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future.


More information about the role:
You will align the architecture evolution with technical concepts.
You are expected to plan and prepare for the technical introduction in the vehicle. That’s why you will propose which changes should be introduced at which point in time.
You will anchor the changes with the development organizations and
higher management.
It’s a benefit if you have a well-developed and profound system thinking and holistic view while having a good insight in major technologies present in contemporary automotive embedded systems. Can you get stakeholder managers onboard on your ideas? Great.

We are looking for you...
… with eyes on the future while staying grounded with today’s solutions. You are a responsible team player who likes to collaborate to meet shared objectives. You have a strategic mindset and the ability to lead others and drive investigations to completion. You never say no at first – you try things out before deciding if something works or doesn’t work. With your holistic view, you want to improve the area and find better solutions and ways of working – to be better tomorrow than today. You are a positive person who makes the best out of every situation, and you enjoy building relationships – both inside and outside the organization.


Requirements:
MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Long practical experience in EE and software related system and product development, leadership, and strategy work.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent insight and understanding of the challenges and trends in EE Architecture.
A good eye on identifying gaps, flaws, and contradictions, as well as finding solutions for them.
A natural inclination towards linking technology into product plans and implementation.
You are a people person who loves to collaborate and build relationships.

Why Volvo Group Trucks Technology?
Our work environment is based on trust and cooperation. We believe in personal development in a humble and friendly atmosphere, while developing world-class user interface for our trucks. Here, you will get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment, allowing us to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.




For further information, please contact Daniel Karlsson, manager EE Platform Architecture mgmt. Tel: +46 31 322 9949.


Interviews will be made on a continuous basis.
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