Functional & Electronic Architecture Validation Lead

The Functional & Electronic Architecture Validation Lead is responsible for overseeing full vehicle system-level validation, ensuring alignment and consistency across all sub-system validations for vehicle software. This role plays a critical part in driving integration, feature readiness, and validation efficiency across the platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Sub-System Validation Teams and System-Level Validation Teams to ensure cohesive validation strategies.
• Drive progress and representativeness of sub-system validations in alignment with system-level validation activities (e.g., HVIL, PWB, X0).
• Lead the “Go for System Validation” process on a feature-by-feature basis, ensuring consistency with feature testability KPIs.
• Coordinate system-level validation efforts and promote cross-functional collaboration to enhance validation coverage and efficiency.
• Organize and lead workshops and targeted action plans to resolve inconsistencies or gaps relative to target validation objectives.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and integration issues across validation domains.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related degree field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures
• Demonstrated leadership and effective presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex issues independently.
• Skilled in organizing and communicating technical information clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related degree field.
• Project Management (PM) certification or equivalent.
• Innovative thinker with strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to interface across diverse teams and functions.
• Self-directed and motivated to drive change in alignment with Stellantis NA Senior Management’s strategic direction.