SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE Location: Luxembourg Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable) Contract Type: Freelance / B2B Job Status: Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office) Start Date: ASAP Account Manager: Anthony Hughes Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer – System Infrastructure to support the development of advanced electrified powertrain and high-voltage inverter systems within the automotive sector. This role will act as a technical focal point for customer interactions, system concept development, and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines. Working closely with hardware, software, calibration, safety, and test teams, you will be responsible for delivering robust system infrastructure functions and ensuring system-level performance throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities Own the development and delivery of system infrastructure functions for HV inverters and electrified powertrain systems Develop robust system concepts and requirements considering quality, cost, timing, performance, and customer expectations Act as the technical focal point for assigned functions, leading discussions with customers and project stakeholders Coordinate activities across hardware, software, calibration, safety, and testing teams Perform root cause analysis and define effective system-level solutions for technical defects and issues Support Functional Safety activities, including Technical Safety Concepts, SFMEA, and FTA in accordance with ISO 26262 Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance across project teams Report technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering and project management teams Participate in customer meetings and support technical discussions throughout project execution Support system integration, verification, and validation activities Requirements Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in automotive system development within HV Inverters, Power Electronics, or Electrified Powertrain Systems Strong expertise in HV inverter infrastructure functions, including power supplies and microcontroller safety mechanisms Strong Systems Engineering background covering requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification, and validation Proven technical leadership and experience driving complex technical topics to completion Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety and High Voltage Safety requirements Experience working directly with automotive OEMs and managing technical stakeholder discussions Excellent communication skills in English; German language skills are advantageous Experience using Polarion, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, and MATLAB/Simulink is beneficial Strong customer focus, accountability, and ownership mindset Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international engineering teams Comfortable working within fast-paced automotive development environments The Next Step This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading automotive engineering programme and support the development of next-generation electrified powertrain technologies. If you have extensive Systems Engineering experience within HV inverters, power electronics, or EV propulsion systems and are looking for your next long-term contract opportunity, please apply or contact the recruitment partner for further information.
