Electronic Architecture Engineer

Our Electronic Architecture team operates at the system level, translating high-level functional requirements into architecture designs, integrating ECUs into cohesive vehicle systems, and ensuring robust communication across our modular truck platforms.

The work we do sets up downstream teams for success.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on systems thinking and wants to own the architecture end‐to‐end —analyzing complex requirements, making high‐impact design decisions, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver architectures that scale across multiple truck models and customer applications.

You’ll help shape the communication backbone that supports vehicles ranging from rugged vocational trucks in the Pacific Northwest to long‐haul tractors running cross‐country.

Job Responsibilities Architect next‐generation vehicle network communication systems for heavy‐duty trucks, with a focus on modular, scalable electronic architectures.

Translate high‐level functional specifications into network implementations, defining SPNs, hardwired I/O, and communication interfaces.

Integrate ECUs across powertrain, chassis, cab, ADAS, battery‐electric systems, and other emerging technologies.

Develop and manage system-level requirements using model‐based design principles, ensuring full traceability from customer needs through implementation.

Serve as the team’s subject‐matter expert for SAE J1939 while staying current on emerging protocols and industry standards.

Review engineering change requests to ensure architectural integrity and avoid unintended cross‐system impacts.

Partner with software, controls, powertrain, calibration, validation, and functional design teams to ensure cohesive system delivery.

Estimate, prioritize, and track architectural work across multiple vehicle programs.

Collaborate globally with our DAF architecture team in Eindhoven on shared systems and platform elements.

Perform root‐cause analysis on field issues and work closely with verification teams to develop solutions.

Drive improvements to architecture tools, processes, and methodologies.

Qualifications & Skills B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Systems) or related field. 3+ years of product development, systems engineering, or automotive/commercial vehicle experience.

Strong systems mindset with a passion for architecture rather than component only-design.

Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate tradeoffs, and make sound engineering decisions.

Preferred Experience with automotive communication protocols (SAE J1939, CAN, LIN).

Knowledge of commercial vehicle systems, customer applications, and industry operating environments.

Familiarity with requirements management tools (IBM DOORS, Jama, etc.) and model-based systems engineering approaches.