System Architect, Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion

Sustainability including climate change are the challenges of our generation. Our contribution is to offer leading transport and infrastructure solutions enabling societies to prosper in a sustainable way.


Electrification is a key enabler for carbon neutral road transport. Using hydrogen as a carrier of green electricity to power electric trucks is one important part of the solution and a complement to battery electric vehicles and renewable fuels.


Powertrain Strategic Development has the responsibility to explore and develop new sustainable propulsion solutions, including hydrogen based propulsion technologies.
We are highly skilled engineers acting in an exciting global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.


Do you want to join us on this journey? Together we will shape the world we want to live in!


We are now recruiting a System Architect of the Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion
We are looking for a system architect of the complete propulsion system including all hardware systems and controls.


In this role you will be a key player in making the hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicle a successful product.
You will work both strategically and operationally.


What will you do?
Create and maintain the technical roadmaps of the propulsion systems
Lead the architect community to align system design strategies
Lead the coordination work on system requirements, use cases, and specifications on the propulsion system and its interfaces
Translate conceptual ideas into requirements and solutions
Define and maintain system design
Balance complete propulsion and vehicle systems for optimal performance



Your Profile And Skills
Extensive experience in propulsion system architecture
Able to lead and conclude multidisciplinary investigations and solve problems
Experience in systems engineering, control systems, mechatronics, and architecture within automotive
Knowledge of automotive standards and practices such as Functional Safety and Cyber-Security
Good understanding of the overall product development process and product lifecycle
Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent



Who are you?
Team player taking initiatives and creating networks
Solution-oriented mindset with a holistic view
Strong communication skills



We hope to see you as part of our team. Welcome with your application today!
Application screening will start immediately.


For further information please contact:
Johan Stålarm, Director Complete Propulsion and Deployment, johan.stalarm@volvo.com


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