Systems Architect - Sensor Fusion

Your role

The System Architect will be responsible for defining and driving system architecture for next-generation AI-powered robotics and intelligent automation platforms within Aptiv's Adjacent Markets business. The role will bridge customer requirements, product strategy, systems engineering, perception technologies, AI/ML solutions, software platforms, and safety requirements to deliver scalable intelligent systems for industrial and non-automotive applications. The architect will work closely with software, perception, AI/ML, systems, hardware, safety, and program teams to create robust, scalable, and safety-compliant solutions leveraging Aptiv's expertise in sensing, compute, connectivity, and intelligent edge technologies

System Architecture Leadership

· Define end-to-end system architectures for intelligent automation and robotics solutions.

· Develop system decomposition, capability maps, and interface definitions.

· Drive architectural decisions across sensing, compute, networking, software, and AI domains.

· Establish technology roadmaps aligned with business and customer needs.

Requirements Engineering

· Translate customer and market requirements into system-level requirements.

· Manage requirement allocation and traceability across subsystems.

· Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.

AI & Intelligent Perception Architecture

· Define architectures involving:

• Vision-based perception
• Radar-based sensing
• Sensor fusion
• AI/ML-driven decision systems
• Navigation and localization solutions

· Support integration of perception and machine learning technologies into scalable platforms.

Functional Safety & Reliability

· Work with safety teams to establish safety goals and system-level safety concepts.

· Ensure architecture supports applicable functional safety and industrial safety requirements.

· Drive failure mode analysis and fault-tolerant system design.

Your Background

Technical Skills

A graduate in BE/B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech (Electricals/Electronics/ Instrumentation)

An experience of 10-15 years in Automotive System Engineering/Architecture.

Strong knowledge in several of the following:

· Systems Engineering (INCOSE-based methodologies preferred)

· Requirements Management

· SysML/UML Modeling

· Embedded Systems

· Sensor Fusion

· AI/ML Systems

· Robotics Platforms

· ADAS or Autonomous Systems

Desired

· Experience in Robotics and Industrial Automation.

· Experience with Computer Vision applications.

· Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or equivalent).

· Experience with AI-enabled perception architectures.

· Tools like EA, JIRA, Polarion, etc.

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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