System Architect - Chassis

Location: Gaydon, United Kingdom
Company: Akkodis
Reporting To: Practice Manager

About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, focusing on digital transformation and innovation. With over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries, we offer solutions in mobility, software, robotics, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics. We support clients across industries to drive product development and accelerate time-to-market.

Role Overview
We are seeking a System Architect – Chassis to lead systems development and feature delivery within the Chassis domain. This role will ensure compliance with project requirements and timelines while coordinating cross-functional tasks. You will be responsible for specifying system requirements, guiding commodity implementation, and ensuring successful feature delivery.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and organise stakeholder requirements.

• Derive system requirements from stakeholder inputs.

• Identify diagnostic requirements for the systems.

• Oversee on-time delivery, including SADs and feature maturity.

• Allocate system requirements to elements and define interfaces.

• Drive issue resolution and develop mitigation plans.

• Direct systems engineering team workload for the programme.

• Develop logical, functional, and system architecture diagrams.

• Map system requirements to elements/components.

• Support SOTIF (ISO21448) and Cyber Security (UNECE R155) aspects.

• Utilise ASPICE methodology for system and feature development.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Required Experience

• Extensive knowledge of automotive product development (V-Cycle) from concept to launch.

• Experience as a systems architect for embedded systems in automotive or aerospace.

• Expertise in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).

• Proven ability to resolve complex issues within cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of network protocols (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet, WiFi).

• Familiarity with diagnostics protocols (UDS/ODX).

• Hands-on experience with Autosar software architecture and E2E communication protection.

• Proficiency in tools like Doors, Polarion, and Vector Can tools.

Required Skills

• Strong facilitation and influencing capabilities.

• Effective stakeholder management.

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage high-pressure workloads and prioritise tasks.

• Proficiency in technical documentation and requirements capture tools.

• Skilled in planning and risk management.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

• Confident presentation skills.

Required Education

• Related engineering degree (mandatory).

• Advanced qualifications in relevant technical domains (preferred).

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