(Senior) Systems Architect (ECU) - Autonomous Driving (all genders)

Join us as a (Senior) Systems Architect (ECU) - Autonomous Driving (all genders) in our AD Product Strategy team and help shape the future of autonomous mobility! AD Strategy defines the target picture and roadmap for our self‑driving system powering mobility‑as‑a‑service. We connect deep tech with business outcomes—aligning sensors, compute, AI, safety, and partners—so we can scale safe, reliable, and cost‑effective autonomous operations.  In this senior role, you will run technology scouting, vendor collaboration, and lead the definition and early development of our next‑gen AD ECU and drive C‑level decision materials. You will partner closely with AD Software/Hardware, Safety, Simulation/Validation, Procurement, and external vendors.  What you will do Acting as the OEM E/E technical owner for the SDS Central Compute hardware and primary technical interface between MOIA and international Tier-1 suppliers  Own the transition of the AD ECU from early development to series‑intent readiness, including alignment with industrialization, sourcing, lifecycle, and cost targets.  Definition of MOIAs test requirements, verification depth, and acceptance criteria for DV/PV, as well as technical oversight of all supplier DV/PV test activities and validation planning  Review and approval of supplier test concepts, test plans, and test reports, including the verification of test coverage, traceability, and alignment with MOIA/VW safety, quality, and homologation requirements  Creation and refinement of requirements, specifications, verification documentation, and audit readiness  Participation in design reviews, FMEAs, risk analyses, and milestone/gate reviews.  Produce executive‑ready presentations and architecture documents; facilitate cross‑functional decisions and sign‑offs.   Develop the multi‑year roadmap, dependencies, stage‑gates, risk register, and partner collaboration models.  What will help you to fulfill your role  Strong expertise in electronic design and architecture assessment of high‑performance automotive compute platforms (AD/ADAS ECUs, domain controllers)  Ability to evaluate and challenge supplier hardware concepts, including SoC architecture, power supply concepts, high‑speed interfaces, EMI/EMC, and thermal design  Deep knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and its implications for hardware development and verification  A university degree in electronics, engineering, or a similar field, and profound experience in the automotive industry  High degree of ownership, independence, and proactive working style  Strong communication skills in both German and English, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical topics in written and spoken form   High level of teamwork and collaboration, with the abili...