Lead System Engineer - Hybrid

Lead Systems Engineer

HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us:
Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will lead the systems engineering activities for automotive products and vehicle systems throughout the product development lifecycle. Manage system requirements, architecture, integration, validation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver robust automotive solutions.

• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Participate in technical discussions with project teams.
• Develop system designs in compliance with Automotive SPICE processes.
• Make decisions regarding technical and technological solutions for products.
• Define system architecture.
• Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Define, develop, and coordinate technical specifications based on stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional requirements and related actions.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of system specifications.
• Clarify and define complex system requirements driven by customers, standards (norms, regulations, safety requirements), and internal guidelines.
• Execute tasks within the framework of configuration management.
• Define and plan risk management activities for the overall product, including hardware, software, and system components.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Track and document KPIs (metrics) related to deliverables and process quality.
• Conduct Functional Safety assessments and manage requirements, including development of the Technical Safety Concept.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Proven professional experience in system design.
• Experience in system engineering, including acting as a technical interface with customers.
• Strong experience with requirements analysis and management tools.
• Knowledge of configuration and change management processes.
• Strategic mindset with strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to drive discussions and resolve open issues across global teams.
• Experience working directly with customers.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using requirement management and/or change management tools (e.g. IBM JAZZ, DOORS, PTC, GIT)
• Knowledge of power electronics

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.