About this role
## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
## Your mission, roles and responsibilities
## Overall Responsibilities and Duties
Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) is seeking an experienced System Architect to lead the architecture and technical governance of next-generation Cockpit, Infotainment, CDC, ADAS Visualization, Display, and Interior Monitoring Systems . The role acts as the technical authority, driving scalable, reusable, secure, and cost-optimized solutions from RFQ to SOP , while collaborating across software, hardware, mechanical, validation, cybersecurity, functional safety, and customer teams.
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Roles & Responsibilities
System Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Define and govern end-to-end system architectures, including functional, logical, physical, and deployment views.
- Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into executable system solutions.
- Drive architecture trade-offs, technical decisions, and platform reuse strategies.
- Maintain requirements-to-architecture traceability and lead architecture reviews.
Hardware-Software Co-Design
- Define hardware/software partitioning and allocation across SoC, MCU, DSP, GPU, and peripherals.
- Optimize system performance, scalability, memory, storage, thermal, and resource utilization.
- Evaluate alternative architectures and technology choices.
Platform & Product Architecture
- Lead architecture for Infotainment, CDC, Digital Clusters, ADAS Visualization, Camera/Driver/Interior Monitoring Systems, Connected Services, Navigation, and Smartphone Connectivity solutions.
Vehicle Connectivity, Safety & Security
- Define architectures using Automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, DoIP, OTA/FOTA, and SOA.
- Support Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) compliance.
- Define safety concepts, security architecture, secure communication, and OTA strategies.
Process, Validation & Innovation
- Own ASPICE SYS.2 and SYS.3 compliance while supporting system integration and validation activities.
- Support RFQs, feasibility studies, VAVE initiatives, technology roadmaps, and innovation programs.
- Lead technical issue resolution and customer discussions.
## Your profile and competencies to succeed
## Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline .
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Experience Required
- 10-14 years of automotive system design experience, preferably in Cockpit Electronics and ADAS .
- Minimum 5 years in System Engineering or System Architecture roles.
- Experience architecting IVI, ADAS, Displays, IMS/DMS, CDC, and Connected Solutions .
- Experience working directly with OEM customers and leading cross-functional technical teams.
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Key Technical Skills
System Engineering
- Requirements Engineering, Functional Analysis, System Decomposition.
- Interface Management, Architecture Trade-offs, Risk Analysis, DFMEA.
Architecture & Technologies
- Multi-OS architectures: Android Automotive, Linux, QNX, RTOS.
- Virtualization, Hypervisors, Containerization, Multi-core Systems.
- Vehicle Networking: Ethernet, CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, UDS, DoIP, OTA/FOTA.
Processes & Tools
- ASPICE, Automotive Product Development Lifecycle, Change & Release Management.
- SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, IBM Rhapsody.
- DOORS, DNG, Polarion.
- JIRA, Confluence, ALM Platforms.
- CANoe, System Integration, Vehicle Network Analysis.
Nice to Have
- AI-enabled Cockpit Systems.
- LLM-based In-Vehicle Assistants.
- Edge AI Frameworks.
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Mindset / Attitude
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Customer-centric with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
- Proactive leader with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
## What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
## Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com