System Engineer - senior (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The company employs around 85,000 people in 23 countries and achieved consolidated sales of €5 billion in 2024.

Our value chain includes standardized, special, and data cables, as well as highly complex wiring systems and related components – from development to production. As an innovation partner with extensive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on their path to sustainable and connected mobility – from autonomous driving to alternative drives and charging systems.

Job Description

Join our dynamic engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronics systems in the automotive sector. As a System Engineer, you will be at the forefront of defining product concepts, specifying system requirements, and ensuring technical excellence throughout the development process. Collaborate with international customers and cross-functional teams to shape the future of mobility through innovation, quality, and structured engineering practices.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Defining and developing electronic product concepts and translating them into system-level specifications
• Evaluating customer requirements in the context of overall product and system behavior
• Conducting technical discussions with customers and deriving system requirements from legal, normative, and customer needs
• Designing system architectures, including their static, dynamic, functional, and physical aspects
• Creating development documentation in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting safety analysis processes such as FMEA and FTA
• Identifying technical risks and weaknesses in products and contributing to effective solutions
• Improving engineering processes, methodologies, tools, and templates
• Contributing to cost estimation, project planning, and patent or intellectual property analysis

Qualifications and Experience

What do we expect from you?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a comparable field
• Experience in system and requirements engineering, ideally in the automotive sector
• Basic knowledge of embedded hardware and software development (C/C++)
• Understanding of system modeling languages such as SysML or UML
• Basic knowledge of testing, measurement, and circuit technologies for electronic systems
• Experience with power electronic systems and gateway systems is an advantage
• Initial experience with requirements engineering tools such as PTC Integrity, DOORS, or Enterprise Architect is a plus
• Knowledge of automotive bus systems and vehicle diagnostics (e.g. CAN, LIN, FlexRay, UTP Ethernet) is welcomed
• First exposure to functional safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262) is an advantage
• Understanding of structured development models (V-model, ASPICE) and analytical thinking skills
• Fluency in English (minimum B2); German language skills are an advantage

What qualities do we value in you?

• Attention to detail: You work with precision, especially when defining system requirements and ensuring technical accuracy
• Goal-oriented mindset: You focus on delivering high-quality solutions within defined timelines and project goals
• Responsibility: You take ownership of your work, follow established processes, and ensure compliance with technical standards
• Collaboration: You engage effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders
• Respect: You maintain a professional and constructive approach in your daily interactions and decision-making

Benefits

What do we offer?

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, flowers for International Women’s Day, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from 2000 EUR/Brutto +13th salary The final basic wage component will be adjusted to individual skills and experience of selected candidate.