System Architect
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “RSC - System Architect”
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REQ ID: 130686
JOB TITLE: RSC - System Architect
LOCATION: Budapest
Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Longitudinal Software Functions is a cross-domain chapter within chassis engineering & part of the vehicle platform technical centre, responsible for the design, development & delivery of numerous vehicle motion control functions.
As the system architect for Roll Stability Control (RSC) you will play a key part in re-imagining & delivering improved RSC functionality brining it in line with the latest JLR & industry standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Working closely with the RSC system owner, state estimation SME & in collaboration with vehicle dynamics:
- Lead definition & maintenance of the system architecture for RSC, providing architectural oversight during software development, integration & validation.
- Translate use cases, functional & non-functional requirements into logical/system architecture & interface design.
- Lead control system integration, guiding through design decisions, trade-offs & implementation strategies.
- Ensure modularity, scalability, & reusability of control system components across vehicle platforms & variants.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between RSC system architecture & vehicle performance targets.
- Support hazard analysis, safety concept development & technical safety requirement definition.
- Ensure documentation of system design in line with JLR & Industry systems engineering best practice. (LAD/SAD, Interface definition, SRD, SSRD, etc)
- Guide/coach other team members through the system engineering process to aid their development.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
- A thorough understanding of system definition, system architecture development, requirements specification, system design modelling, system integration, system assessment & acceptance.
- Thorough understanding of complex electrical & electronic control systems.
- Proven track record of delivering complete systems of a similar scale in an automotive environment.
- Thorough understanding of JLR & industry standard system engineering best practice.
- Proven use of MBSE methodologies & tools (SysML/Simulink) to model system behaviour & interactions.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
THE BENEFITS
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:
- Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars
- Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
- See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production
- Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
- Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
- Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
- Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club
Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work.
Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role– but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply.
We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.