System Architect @ The heart of electrification

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 Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people? If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience, then we have the job for you. We at Electric Drive is building an innovated and robust SW platform for the next generation of Volvo Cars vehicles. Our mission is to create a reliable, fast, and secure electric drive system to enable the next generation of state-of-the-art electric vehicles.

About you
You have an ability to work independently and follow up your work towards objectives with significant communication, and collaborative skills. You have an ability to show courage, perseverant enough to drive important changes. We see that you are structured, accurate and skilled to summarize and present the status of your work in a clear way towards different groups within the organization. To be successful in this role a complete system understanding of Electric Propulsion is needed such as specific knowledge about Electric machines, inverters, and SW Deployment. You should have worked with system design of Software in similar environment. We believe that the right candidate has a M.Sc. degree in SW engineering, Mechatronic or have an equivalent competence and elevated with relevant +10 years work experience within System Engineering work for Electric Vehicle and System. You need to master oral, written, visual communication and presentation in English. As Volvo develop cars, a Driver license B or European equivalent is a must.

What you will do
In this position as a System Architect, you will also act as the Product Owner (PO) for the team. You have the full responsible for the team backlog and aligning its priorities with stakeholders. You will secure the runway of the electric propulsion roadmap and be leading technology for our platforms together with our sister Arts. You will also lead the early phase program development within the Electric Drive organization. You will take on the responsibility to drive the technology used internally and externally by capturing relevant technology and business for program introductions. You are expected to have a tech-business vision and to continuously drive to strengthen our products. You will work close with Solution Architects, Technical Expert, and development teams in defining the systems, functions, modules/interfaces, validate technology assumptions, and evaluate alternatives within the solution context. 

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring manager, Matilda Tsambasopoulos, Manager Electric Drive SW Architecture and Safety Matilda.tsambasopoulos@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.
You are welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-11-19. Please note that we do not handle any applications via mail.