System Architect Distributed Control & Communication Systems - 20486
Veritaz AB · Stockholm · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-29
Veritaz AB is looking for a **System Architect Distributed Control & Communication Systems** to define and evolve a next-generation control and communication platform for advanced power system applications. Working across hardware, software, communication, and system integration, the role targets demanding requirements for availability, redundancy, scalability, and real-time performance. Key responsibilities include defining overall system architecture, translating system requirements into interface definitions, creating redundancy and failover strategies, and managing technical risks and architectural trade-offs. The position also supports system integration, verification, and validation while collaborating closely with **cross-functional development teams** of software developers, electronics engineers, test teams, and project managers. Candidates need several years of experience in **system architecture or systems engineering**, alongside practical backgrounds in **distributed control systems** and embedded systems development. The role requires a strong understanding of hardware and software integration, expertise in system integration and verification, and demonstrated skill in cross-disciplinary technical decision-making. Advantageous qualifications include familiarity with power systems, functional safety, real-time systems, PLCs, industrial automation, electronics, FPGA-based systems, and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, or IEC 61850.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Job Overview
Assignment Description
We are looking for an experienced System Architect to define and evolve a next-generation control and communication platform for advanced power system applications.
The role focuses on hardware, software, communication, and system integration, with high demands on availability, redundancy, scalability, and real-time performance. You will collaborate with project managers, software developers, electronics engineers, test teams, and other architects to deliver a robust, maintainable, and future-proof platform.
What You Will Work On
- Define and maintain the overall system architecture.
- Translate system requirements into technical solutions and interface definitions.
- Drive architecture activities across hardware, software, and system integration.
- Define redundancy and failover strategies to ensure high system availability.
- Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and architectural trade-offs.
- Support system integration, verification, and validation activities.
- Ensure scalability, maintainability, and future extensibility.
- Facilitate technical decisions across cross-functional development teams.
- Balance technical constraints, future product requirements, and project objectives.
What You Bring
- Several years of experience in system architecture or systems engineering.
- Experience with distributed control systems.
- Experience in embedded systems development.
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration.
- Experience with system integration and verification.
- Ability to translate system requirements into robust architectural solutions.
- Experience working across multiple technical disciplines.
- Strong system-level thinking and technical decision-making skills.
Meritorious
- Experience with EtherCAT, PROFINET, IEC 61850, or similar industrial communication networks.
- Knowledge of real-time systems.
- Experience with functional safety.
- Knowledge of electronics or FPGA-based systems.
- Experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems.
- Experience in power systems.