Upstream EE Architecture Location: Chennai: Onsite Job Type: Permanent Role Overview Upstream EE Architecture role focused on upstream Electrical & Electronic Architecture definition, vehicle platform architecture, communication network strategy, power architecture, system integration, cybersecurity, functional safety, and scalable Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture. Key Responsibilities EE Architecture Definition Define the EE architecture master plan: Selection of communication networks: Automotive Ethernet CAN FD LIN Centralisation of power: Transition from a conventional architecture to a zonal architecture Centralized architecture around supercomputers Power Architecture Management Manage power distribution, which is crucial in electric vehicles: High-voltage architecture (400V / 800V) for traction Low-voltage architecture (12V / 48V) for accessories and control units Architecture Specification & Functional Allocation Draft the Architecture Specifications (AS), which will serve as the technical bible for the development teams.



Break down and assign the vehicle’s functions to the appropriate components or control units Define the software and physical (inter-system) interfaces to ensure effective communication between the various control units. Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Address cybersecurity from the early design stage. Ensure compliance with functional safety standards: ISO 26262 ASIL ISO21434 Technology & Architecture Decisions Make technology choices at an early stage. Assess the cost-benefit ratio between a software update and the addition of a physical component (hardware). Perform architecture decision and trade-off analysis. Physical Architecture & Optimization Work on the layout of electronic control units. Optimize cable harnesses for weight reduction. Support ECU layout and vehicle packaging optimization. OTA & Scalability Ensure scalability: Design a scalable EE architecture Support OTA (Over-The-Air) remote updates Enable lifecycle s

📌 EE Architecture Vehicle Design Engineer (Tamil Nadu)
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📍 Tamil Nadu