SYSTEM ENGINEER – CAR ACCESS & VEHICLE MONITORING (M/F/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

As a System Engineer, you will play a key role in designing advanced automotive systems that redefine how users interact with their vehicles. You will work on highly innovative technologies such as UWB-based digital keys, wireless communication, and radar sensing, contributing directly to future mobility solutions.

• Develop scalable and future-proof system concepts for evolving market needs
  
• Analyze and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with development processes and standards
  
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers on solution evaluation, integration, and implementation
  
• Work closely with international software and hardware teams in a global development network

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering, preferably in the automotive domain
  
• Strong expertise in electronics, signal processing, and/or function development
  
• Experience with UWB, and/or radar-based systems
  
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, and/or Python
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional, international teams
  
• Fluent in English; German language skills (minimum B1) are desirable

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of vehicle access and interior sensing
  
• Collaborate with leading global automotive OEMs
  
• Be part of an international R&D network with strong innovation focus
  
• Clear career growth paths (technical expert, system architect, or leadership roles)
  
• Access to continuous learning, development, and training opportunities
  
• Flexible working models (hybrid work & flexible hours)
  
• Attractive compensation package, including benefits and support for relocation if applicable

Your Impact

• Define system architectures for next-generation vehicle access platforms
  
• Contribute to innovative solutions that enhance user convenience, safety, and security
  
• Play a critical role in bringing advanced mobility features from concept to production

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18473.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Andreas Hahn
Rixbecker Str. 75
59552 Lippstadt