System Engineer

Who We Are
We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated System Engineer to support the development of complex automotive systems and products. In this role, you will contribute to system definition, requirements management, architecture development, technical coordination, and product integration throughout the development lifecycle, from concept to production. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and customers to ensure that technical requirements, system performance, safety, quality, and project objectives are successfully achieved.
What you'll be doing
Lead and support end-to-end system engineering activities across automotive development programs
Define, analyze, document, and manage system and customer requirements using requirements management tools
Ensure requirements traceability, consistency, completeness, and alignment throughout the product development lifecycle
Develop and maintain system architecture, interfaces, and functional concepts
Perform and support system safety, reliability, and risk analysis activities, including DFMEA and FTA
Coordinate closely with hardware, software, mechanical, validation, and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful system integration
Act as a technical interface for customers and internal stakeholders, supporting technical reviews, requirement clarifications, and issue resolution
Manage development documentation, work items, configuration, and traceability using engineering lifecycle management tools
Support Functional Safety and Cybersecurity-related engineering activities in accordance with applicable automotive standards
Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, audits, and risk management activities
Support problem-solving and root cause analysis for system-level issues
Contribute to continuous improvement of system engineering processes, methods, and development practices
What you'll bring along
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience in system engineering within automotive or another complex product development environment
Strong knowledge of requirements management, traceability, and system development processes
Hands-on experience with system risk and reliability analysis methods such as DFMEA and FTA
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders in a technical environment
Experience with requirements and lifecycle management tools
Good understanding of automotive development processes and product lifecycle activities
Basic understanding of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity principles and applicable automotive standards
Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Good command of English, both written and spoken
Experience in automotive electrification, power electronics, energy management, embedded systems, or similar technical domains is nice to have
Knowledge of ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, and automotive cybersecurity standards is nice to have
Familiarity with system integration, verification, and validation activities is nice to have