System Architect - Antennas

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us

At Connected Experience you will be a key contributor to the next generation Volvo premium cars. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative connected car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Our daily work includes transforming ideas into innovations in order to meet the high standards of future vehicles

The Antenna team develops products within these areas:
* Integrated and distributed antennas for over the air radio, HP GNSS, Wireless communications, V2X and telematics


To strengthen our team, we are looking for a System Architect / Technical Guardian with main objective to oversee advanced engineering, strategy & product development activities for broadcast and integrated antennas

What´s in it for you?

You will be part of a cross functional agile team; including Product Owner, Scrum Master, Electronics Engineers and Antenna experts. You will be responsible for securing quality of the products by leading design reviews, support quality & certification continuous development, discuss with experts and other engineers, review test plans, judge test results, work with design pre-requisites / design specifications and follow up with manufacturing partners

Deep dives into the electronic and mechanical aspects of the hardware are also part of the assignment. You will work closely with design & manufacturing partners and be part of an international team to secure development of Connectivity systems hardware. You will lead Connectivity system hardware development and secure base concept requirements as well as coordinate with development partners, in-house development and validation activities.

You and your skills

You are a team player with strong communications skills and a genuine interest in technology. You can work independently and take required actions on own initiative. You are a fast learner with an analytical and solution-based mindset. Your technical competence and ability to collaborate to manage complex situations will bring out great decisions and technical solutions.

* University degree in embedded electronics hardware or electronics hardware design or have gained equivalent skills from experience of working within these areas
* Minimum 5 years of experience from the car industry or consumer market Hardware development
* Experience of FMEA, DV/PV test, ISO-TS



Travel may be required in this position ~10%


How to learn more and apply

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Martin Åhlander, +46 729 77 49 97. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Katarina Wanderydz, Katarina.wanderydz@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest 6th of October. Please note, due to GDPR applications via email is accepted.