Your Role
Lead the analysis, clarification, decomposition and agreement of customer and internal requirements for BCM functions.
Create and maintain system requirements, interfaces, assumptions, constraints and acceptance criteria in Polarion.
Ensure bidirectional traceability from stakeholder needs through system requirements and architecture to implementation and verification.
Design and review system architecture and functional variants in Enterprise Architect, including allocation to hardware, software and vehicle networks.
Assess the impact of customer changes, carline variants, hardware revisions and available samples on features, timing, risks and verification scope.
Make and document technical decisions, trade-offs and architectural rationale; escalate unresolved risks with recommended actions.
Lead resolution of complex system and quality issues, including root-cause analysis and coordination with software, hardware and test teams.
Plan requirements and architecture reviews and ensure the completeness, quality and timely delivery of Automotive SPICE system work products.
Work directly with OEM customers in Europe, the United States and PACRIM to clarify expectations, present solutions and close open points.
Act as a subject-matter expert for System Leaders, architects and engineers through mentoring, constructive reviews and knowledge sharing.
Work with project leadership to prioritise the backlog, manage dependencies and support delivery planning in Jira.
Enable transparent Jira-based capacity planning through credible estimates, clear work breakdown, current status, dependencies and risks.
Use modern AI tools responsibly for analysis, requirements quality, documentation and productivity, while protecting confidential data and verifying outputs.
Identify opportunities to reuse platform solutions across programmes while managing OEM-specific needs.
Build a culture of collaboration, fact-based communication, ownership of outcomes and early escalation of problems.
Your Background
Master's degree in electronics, computer science, automation, telecommunications or a related field.
Practical experience in systems engineering for complex embedded products, including automotive experience.
Strong requirements engineering capability: elicitation, analysis, decomposition, validation, traceability and change management.
Ability to model system architecture, interfaces and product behaviour.
Experience with Polarion or a comparable requirements management tool.
Experience with Enterprise Architect, SysML/UML or a comparable modelling environment.
Practical Jira knowledge covering backlog, workflow, dependencies, estimation and status reporting.
Knowledge of Automotive SPICE and its application to system work products and reviews.
Knowledge of BCM systems, automotive electronics, vehicle networks and common ECU interfaces.
Knowledge of AUTOSAR, diagnostics, cybersecurity or functional safety.
Advanced analytical thinking and ability to structure ambiguous problems.
Ability to lead technical customer discussions and communicate decisions to varied audiences.
Very good spoken and written English.
Ability to prioritise under time pressure without compromising engineering quality.
Ability to mentor others, collaborate, lead reviews and resolve conflict constructively.
Practical and responsible use of AI tools in engineering work.
Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate across time zones.
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
Access to sports groups and Multisport card
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in electronics, computer science, automation, telecommunications, or a related field
- Practical systems engineering experience with complex embedded products
- Automotive industry experience
- Strong requirements engineering experience, including elicitation, analysis, decomposition, validation, traceability, and change management
- Ability to model system architecture, interfaces, and product behavior
- Experience with Polarion or a comparable requirements management tool
- Experience with Enterprise Architect, SysML, UML, or a comparable modeling environment
- Practical Jira knowledge covering backlog, workflow, dependencies, estimation, and status reporting
- Knowledge of Automotive SPICE and its application to system work products and reviews
- Knowledge of BCM systems, automotive electronics, vehicle networks, and common ECU interfaces
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR, diagnostics, cybersecurity, or functional safety
- Advanced analytical thinking and ability to structure ambiguous problems
- Ability to lead technical customer discussions and communicate decisions to varied audiences
- Very good spoken and written English
- Ability to prioritize under time pressure without compromising engineering quality
- Ability to mentor others, collaborate, lead reviews, and resolve conflict constructively
- Practical and responsible use of AI tools in engineering work
- Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate across time zones
APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.
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