Automotive System Engineer - (Freelance)

Lead and support system engineering activities across the development lifecycle for front and rear lighting modules.
Manage RFQ processes with automotive OEMs, including requirements analysis, technical clarifications, and preparation of technical responses.
Develop and maintain system architectures, system specifications, and interface definitions.
Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, optical, software, and validation teams to ensure coherent system integration.
Perform requirements engineering to capture, refine, validate, and track requirements using Polarion or similar tools (e.g., Doors, Codebeamer).
Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and customer meetings.
Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and best practices.

University Degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronics, mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in automotive system engineering, ideally in lighting systems (rear lamps, front lamps, light modules, smart lighting).
Solid experience in RFQ and customer/OEM management, including technical negotiation and documentation.
Strong knowledge of system architecture design and system decomposition.
Experience with automotive development frameworks (ASPICE, V-model, ISO26262).
Hands-on experience with requirement management tools such as Polarion, Doors, or Codebeamer.
Experience with CAN/LIN communication, lighting control units, or embedded systems is a plus.
Proactive, organized, and able to manage priorities in complex environments.
Ability to interface with customers and internal experts confidently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Fluent in English, knowledge of French/German is a strong plus.

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