Director System Architecture & MBSE page is loaded## Director System Architecture & MBSElocations: Mechelen, Belgiumtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 15, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-622910Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.**The Opportunity** This is a rare opportunity to develop top talent, drive architectural excellence, lead adoption of modern system architecture methodologies (MBSE) and support the multi year system architecture roadmap across Cochlear’s embedded platforms and product families. If you thrive on complex systems, global collaboration, and building high performing teams, this role will feel like home.As the Director, System Architecture Development & MBSE, you will lead a high performing global architecture capability by developing talent, driving technical excellence, and enabling strong cross functional collaboration. You will define and deliver end to end system architectures, manage key interfaces, and contribute to a multi year roadmap aligned with Cochlear’s platform and product strategies.You will modernize and advance the discipline by integrating architecture into core development processes, championing model based methodologies (MBSE/MBPLE) and toolchains, uplifting organisational capability, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, and quality standards.As a key member of the System Architecture Leadership Team, you will shape strategic direction, maintain architectural excellence, strengthen enterprise wide mechanisms, and represent Cochlear externally as a leader in hearing technology innovation.**Responsibilities include yet are not limited to:**Build System Architecture Capability & Technical Excellence • Lead, develop, and mentor a high performing team of Systems Architects. • Champion technical excellence through strong standards, innovation, and robust design. • Foster global collaboration, creativity, IP generation, and continuous learning. • Ensure the right tools, methods, and engineering capabilities are in place. • Attract and retain top System Architecture talent.Deliver End-to-End System Architecture • Own and maintain Level 1 & Level 2 system architectures across product platforms. • Lead the development of future architectures for embedded platforms and product families. • Maintain a multi year architecture roadmap aligned to business and R&D strategy. • Drive architecture governance for alignment, transparency, and timely decision making. • Ensure compliance with QMS, regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity standards. • Support lifecycle engineering and contribute to Cochlear’s IP protection. • Build strong internal and external partnerships to embed best practice architecture.Advance the System Architecture Discipline • Embed architecture practices into platform and product development. • Drive adoption of (Model-Based Systems Engineering Modeling) MBSE/MBPLE, advanced modelling, simulation, and AI enabled methods. • Own the MBSE/MBPLE toolchain strategy (Cameo/MagicDraw, Jama, Pure::Variants). • Keep the discipline current with evolving methods and technologies. • Uplift R&D teams through training and capability development.System Architecture Leadership Team Member • Contribute to strategic leadership of the global architecture function. • Partner with peers to enable enterprise aligned decisions and high quality execution. • Strengthen architecture capabilities to support growth and diversification. • Represent Cochlear externally to enhance our visibility and leadership in hearing technology.**About You.** As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers.To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:• Extensive (10+ years) experience in Systems Architecture for complex embedded or electromechanical systems. • Proven leadership experience building teams and developing architecture capability. • Strong background in MBSE, MBPLE, and toolchains such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Jama, and Pure::Variants. • Deep experience in architecture governance, interface definition, platform roadmapping, and system of systems complexity. • Solid understanding of regulatory and quality frameworks (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, cybersecurity). • Exceptional stakeholder management, decision making, and communication skills. • A passion for elevating technical talent and shaping architectural excellence.**What we offer**An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefitsAn extensive onboarding and training programAn enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworkingA stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globeThis is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!**Cochlear Summary**Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha).**Equal opportunities**Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.[](blob:https://cochlear.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/37c30eaf-4909-4fc5-a077-d399eca9844d) #J-18808-Ljbffr