System Architect Embedded Computing Systems
€4,500 - €6,000 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
If you’re passionate about shaping cutting-edge solutions and serving as the strategic link between our customers and development teams, we invite you to join our Embedded Computing Systems team. About About the role You will be responsible for defining and owning the architecture of complex, high-end products for demanding applications in the semiconductor, medical, and technology sectors. You translate business and customer requirements into scalable, future-proof technical solutions, ensuring alignment between product vision, system performance, and technical execution. Acting as the technical lead across multidisciplinary teams, you drive architectural decisions, establish clear specifications, and guide implementation from concept through realization. You facilitate design reviews, challenge technical assumptions, and resolve cross-functional engineering challenges while maintaining a holistic view of the product. By proactively identifying technical risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities, you ensure the development of robust, reliable, and innovative systems that deliver long-term value to customers and the business. Responsibilities key responsibilities Translate customer, regulatory and business requirements into system-level requirements and design input Develop robust system architectures that meet all product, regulatory, and performance requirements Define and drive the system validation strategy, both by design and testing Drive cross-functional alignment between system, hardware, software and mechanical engineering teams Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned across engineering disciplines Lead system-level risk management activities, including DFMEA development Own the system-level test plan and specifications; contribute to and review validation execution What We Offer An environment where your ideas matter, with short communication lines, high dynamics, and real ownership A culture built on Trust, Collaboration, and Excellence, embedded in everything we do Full-time contract based on a 38-hour workweek A performance-based salary growth that rewards your results 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays Flexible working hours Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours Free access to our on-site fitness facilities to support your wellbeing Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks are available every day onsite Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects A young, innovative, and international working environment where initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurship are encouraged and rewarded What You Bring Deep expertise in the design and architecture of complex electronic systems, including high-speed interfaces, signal integrity, power electronics, and PCB design Strong understanding of system-level engineering principles and the ability to translate requirements into scalable, robust, and future-proof technical solutions Experience working with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certification processes within high-tech, medical, semiconductor, or similarly regulated environments Solid understanding of embedded computing systems, with knowledge of embedded software, firmware, and hardware-software integration A proactive and ownership-driven mindset, with the ability to monitor progress, identify risks early, manage technical dependencies, and drive projects to successful completion Capable of making sound technical decisions and balancing complex trade-offs in multidisciplinary development environments Align teams, influence technical direction, and effectively lead design discussions and reviews Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, working closely with electronics, software, mechanical and manufacturing to deliver integrated product solutions A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and technical excellence
Core Responsibilities
Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system-level requirements, architecture, and specifications for complex embedded computing products. Lead cross-functional architectural decisions, validation planning, risk management, and system-level testing from concept through implementation.
Requirements
Requires deep expertise in complex electronic system design and architecture, including high-speed interfaces, signal integrity, power electronics, and PCB design, along with knowledge of embedded software, firmware, and hardware-software integration. Candidates should be experienced with regulated or high-tech environments and able to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage technical risks and dependencies, and make sound architectural trade-offs.
Benefits
- Performance-Based Salary Growth
- 33 Vacation Days Per Year, Including Public Holidays
- Flexible Working Hours
- Time-Off Compensation for Extra Hours
- Free Access to On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Free Lunch, Dinner, and Healthy Snacks
- Personal Development and Tailored Learning Plan
- Career Progression Opportunities
About Prodrive Technologies
Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Prodrive Technologies is a Dutch high-tech company headquartered in Son, the Netherlands. Since 1993, we have been designing and manufacturing advanced electronics, software and mechatronic systems that are used worldwide in sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, infrastructure & energy, mobility and industry. We combine engineering and manufacturing within one integrated organization. From concept and system architecture to testing, industrialization and life cycle management, teams work across the full development and production process. This enables us to translate technical innovation into scalable and manufacturable solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability and continuous improvement. Our technologies are used in environments where performance and reliability are essential. Examples include systems used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, components and subsystems for medical imaging equipment such as MRI systems and charging solutions for electric mobility. By developing and producing key technologies largely within our own facilities, we maintain a high level of control over process, quality and innovation. This integrated approach enables us to support customers throughout the entire product life cycle and contribute to solutions that address some of today's most important technological challenges. Our mission: creating meaningful technologies that make the world work.