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# System Architect

- **Company:** Segula Technologies
- **Location:** Lake Angelus, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Software Tools, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-architect-auburn-hills-mi--44edf8a0-a040-493e-9ee5-ed47aa1bee6f

## About the Role

System Architecture, Cross-Functional, Team Lead/Manager, System Lifecycle, System Architecture, Cost Control, Analysis Skills, System Readiness Review (SRR), Product Lifecycle Management, Product Lifecycle, * Functional Architecture Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of functional architecture design and system decomposition.

 * Connected Services Expertise: Deep understanding of connected vehicle/IoT service frameworks (e.g., authentication, user profiles, feature activation, automated emergency call/xCall).
 * Requirement Breakdown: Proven ability to translate high-level customer requirements into discrete functional groups and sub-system architectures.
 * Safety Integration: Ability to incorporate operational safety, hazard mitigation, and functional safety requirements into overall system architectures.
 * Configuration & Traceability Governance: Strong knowledge of complex system documentation structures, traceability standards, and enforcing configuration management practices across teams.
 * Domain Knowledge (Plus): Exposure to complex mechanical and electronic vehicle systems (e.g., powertrains, braking systems, ADAS, chassis controls) is highly advantageous.
 * Modeling Tools (Plus): Experience modeling electronic/electrical architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or system engineering software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or functional architecture within a multidisciplinary product development environment.
 * Communication: Ability to apply rigorous technical documentation practices and communicate clearly with both technical specialists and executive project managers.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems & Functional Architecture Lead to oversee the complete lifecycle of complex system designs. In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure functional architecture feasibility, maximize component standardization and reuse, and align technical execution with quality, cost, and schedule objectives., * System Feasibility & Execution: Drive system design feasibility to achieve project quality, cost, and schedule targets.

 * Standardization & Reuse: Establish standardized design practices and maximize the reuse of functions, components, and parts to shorten time-to-market and reduce development costs.
 * Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Oversee and synchronize activities across specialized engineering disciplines, including Systems Designers, Component Leaders, and Analyst Engineers.
 * Technical Milestone Reviews: Plan and lead major technical system reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), System Functional Reviews (SFR), and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR).
 * Architecture & Lifecycle Management: Organize, govern, and maintain the system architecture and product lifecycle via PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
 * Progress Verification: Monitor, measure, and control progressive system convergence and milestone achievement using architectural data and domain views.
 * Project Reporting: Provide clear, data-driven system-level technical status updates and risk assessments to Project Management.