System Architect, Hardware in Electric Propulsion System

Electromobility is changing the automotive world. At Volvo Group, we are taking the knowledge from designing vehicles and automotive systems and creating new technology that will not only make our roads and cities less noisy and polluted, but also change the world of transportation forever. Volvo Group Trucks Technology is growing rapidly, and we are now looking for a System Architect, Hardware who is passionate about complex forefront technology, problem solving and the future of electromobility.
Do you want to shape a sustainable future with us?


We are your new colleagues


We are the Electric Propulsion System Architecture team, a part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology’s Electromobility organization. Our responsibility is to create the Electromobility System Architecture for our new Zero Emission products.
We work as a team to evolve system and software architecture, cybersecurity and functional safety via strategy, tactics, and operational support. Our team is expanding with a System Architect, Hardware that can enable on time and high-quality system/hardware deliveries through a broad understanding of the electronic system functionalities and its interdependencies.


Who are you?


As a System Architect, Hardware you will take advanced technology products from concept to a real system. You will take lead in cutting edge solutions that will support the zero-emission goal. To do this, you’ll do both physical and behavioral modelling of the systems, working with colleagues from many different parts of the Volvo Group.
You are highly familiar with the Configuration Management principles and continuous integration/ Continuous deployment. Knowledge in Automotive Communication standards as CAN and Ethernet as well as Functional safety (ISO 26262). Experience in Design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) and Software Failure Modes Effects Analysis (SFMEA). A very good understanding in Hazards when introducing and designing electronics in higher voltage applications


To be able to take on this challenge successfully, we believe that you will possess the following skills and competencies:
More than ten years of experience in electronics design.
Min. 3 years of experience in System engineering.
Skilled and experienced in Agile development and Agile principles.
Skilled and experienced in requirement specification.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or similar.

Meritorious competences:
Knowledge in Electromobility
System architecture experience

Personal attributes:
Solid experience with good track record in coaching/leading teams in a similar automotive environment.
Talented in communication, effective and always adapted to the audience, verbally and in writing.
Result-oriented, high ability to prioritize, plan and align.

It is all about building the best and coolest vehicles ever!
Of course, there are meetings and processes, but it mainly boils down to cooperation. You will have interesting discussions in the creative environment of CampX by Volvo Group is a strategic player accelerating technology and business innovation through partnerships. We work together with innovations, join the trucks for a test drive and check the functionality we designed.


Be openminded, enjoy all the collective intelligence and bring your ideas to all the people around you. Together we can create miracles!


Are we the perfect match for you?


Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.
When joining us you will be a part of the biggest technological shift in the transport industry in decades, and with our innovative products we make our customers win.


Are you curious and have some questions? Contact me!
I will gladly give you more information about the position and how we can team up to electrify tomorrow!


Henrik Olsson,
Manager Electric Propulsion Control System Architecture: henrik.olsson.7@volvo.com


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