Senior Embedded System Architect

ph3Senior Embedded System Architect – Embedded Solutions /h3 pLocation: Ghent, East Flanders, BE /p pJob Requisition ID: 2945 /p pDaikin Europe is hiring a Senior Embedded System Architect in Ghent. /p pAs a Senior Embedded System Architect you will define, own and guard the technical architecture of embedded solutions used across our product portfolio. You combine deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of business, quality and product requirements, and use this to steer development teams and external partners in the right direction. /p pTogether with the project teams you strive for the best balance between system performance, quality, cost, risk and timely delivery of robust embedded solutions. /p pPassionate about embedded platforms and system design? Do you enjoy working at a conceptual level while staying close to real products? Are you eager to shape future‑proof architectures within a fast‑growing international organisation? Want to work in an office "nearby Ghent" in a dynamic and diverse team? Then don’t hesitate — apply now. /p h3About EDC /h3 pThe EMEA Electrics and Controls (EDC) department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments within the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin. /p pThe department is responsible for the development and improvement of control solutions, including: /p ul liRoom and unit controls /li liEmbedded platforms /li liConnectivity, App and Cloud controls /li /ul pOur activities cover: /p ul liEmbedded hardware architecture and development /li liEmbedded software architecture and development /li liSystem integration and validation /li /ul pThroughout all development steps, we combine in‑house expertise with strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products and keep them among the best in the industry. Close collaboration across Daikin departments ensures high‑quality products for the Daikin EMEA market. /p h3The Team /h3 pWithin our Equipment Controls team, engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware, software and system architecture). The team is responsible for delivering complete embedded solutions, starting from market and product requirements, over system architecture and design, up to industrialisation, validation and maintenance in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. /p h3Job Content /h3 pAs a Senior Embedded System Architect, you are the btechnical authority /b for the embedded systems under your responsibility. You ensure architectural choices are consistent, scalable and aligned with Daikin’s long‑term strategy. /p pYou will not focus on day‑to‑day coding, but instead oversee and steer development from a bsystem and architecture perspective /b. Your

key responsibilities
include: /p ul liDefining and maintaining the boverall embedded system architecture /b, covering hardware, software, interfaces and connectivity. /li liTranslating business, product, quality and regulatory requirements into bclear architectural concepts and system specifications /b. /li liMaking and documenting architectural trade‑offs with regard to performance, cost, reliability, safety, cybersecurity and maintainability. /li liProviding technical guidance to internal development teams and bsteering external development partners /b to ensure alignment with the defined architecture. /li liReviewing system designs, technical proposals and implementation choices from suppliers and internal teams. /li liTaking ownership of architectural decisions throughout the complete product lifecycle. /li liSupporting projects by analysing complex system issues, proposing robust solutions and ensuring correct prioritisation and implementation. /li liDriving bplatform thinking and reuse /b across products where possible. /li liFollowing technological evolutions and industry trends, and proactively proposing improvements to Daikin’s embedded architectures. /li liActing as a technical mentor for junior engineers and architects, contributing to the growth of architectural competence within the team. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liYou strongly relate to the Daikin Vision and are motivated to contribute to sustainable and innovative solutions. /li liYou hold a bMaster’s degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, ICT or a related field /b. /li liYou have extensive experience with bembedded systems /b, covering both hardware and software aspects. /li liYou have proven experience in bsystem‑level or software architecture roles /b for embedded products. /li liYou are comfortable working on a bconceptual and abstract level /b, while maintaining a strong connection with real‑world implementations. /li liYou are a strong communicator who can align technical and non‑technical stakeholders. /li liYou enjoy working in a complex, multidisciplinary environment. /li liYou naturally strive for consensus while being able to take clear architectural decisions when needed. /li liYou have a proactive mindset and enjoy shapi