Senior Systems Architect EV Charging (EVC)

In this role, you are responsible for Alfen's end-to-end system architecture within the EV Charging business unit. You create the long-term technical vision, guide system-level architecture across multiple product lines, ensure compliance with standards and support teams in making complex architectural decisions.

You collaborate closely with Product & Platform Teams, Discipline Experts, Engineering Leads, Test, Compliance and external partners. Your work ensures system integrity, technical consistency and future-proof solutions.

Your responsibilities include:

Technical Vision & Architectural Strategy

• Defining and maintaining the long-term architectural vision and roadmap.
• Aligning architecture with business strategy, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Making key architectural decisions, prioritizing technical debt and escalating system risks when needed.
• Balancing cost, performance, compliance and lifecycle considerations across complex systems.
• Supporting the development of a strong R&D partner ecosystem.

Architecture Leadership & Design Excellence

• Leading system-level architecture across projects, platforms and product lines.
• Translating system requirements into actionable architectures and aligning domain architecture.
• Overseeing documentation in JAMA with full traceability.
• Conducting architectural reviews, prototype evaluations and standards compliance checks.

Governance, Standards & Quality Assurance

• Establishing and enforcing architectural governance frameworks and standards.
• Leading architecture working groups across 6+ teams to ensure alignment and quality.
• Developing and maintaining architectural roadmaps and documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Innovation

• Working with executives, engineering teams and product owners to define architectural solutions.
• Communicating complex technical topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers and authorities.
• Representing Alfen externally in customer discussions, industry forums and technical councils.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and driving innovation initiatives., You will report to the Technology Manager EVC and collaborate closely with engineers, domain architects, test teams and product teams. You play a vital role in ensuring architectural integrity, system scalability and long-term product success.

• Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years of experience designing and integrating large-scale multidisciplinary systems.
• Deep understanding of architectural principles, patterns and system integration.
• Broad and up-to-date technical knowledge across hardware and software.
• Strong communication skills (English C1) and ability to influence without authority.
• Proven ability to mentor senior engineers and lead cross-functional architecture initiatives.

• A competitive salary and excellent employment conditions (Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement).
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year, with the option to sell up to 10 days.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week for a 40-hour workweek).
• A company laptop.
• Free access to our online learning platform.
• Social activities via our employee associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Sports activities via Alfen, such as fitness and participation in sporting events.
• Pension scheme via PME, with a generous employer contribution.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to 50 km one-way.