Powertrain Control and Electronics & Integration Jobs

Job Purpose

Develop embedded control software for mass production vehicles

Personal Specification

Required

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
• 5 or more years experience in developing real-time embedded software for the automotive industry
• Experience of auto-coding software within the Mathworks toolchain e.g. Simulink / Stateflow / Embedded Coder
• Good understanding of model-based software development
• Good working knowledge of software development processes and workflow e.g. Agile.
• Good working knowledge of modelling guidelines e.g. MAAB
• Good working knowledge of using software change management tools e.g. Perforce, Git, Subversion
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Strong numeracy and literacy, including the ability to write clear documentation.
• Some knowledge and experience of C

Desirable

• Working knowledge of dual-clutch transmissions
• Working knowledge of hybrid powertrains and architectures
• Experience of developing software for safety critical systems e.g. ISO26262
• Experience of developing software within an AUTOSR based software architecture
• Experience of developing software for multi-core micro controllers
• Experience in using software calibration tools e.g. INCA, CANape
• Experience in using embedded software debugging tools e.g. Lauterbach / TRACE32
• Experience programming in MATLAB, and/or Python
• Experience in using automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN / FlexRay / CAN FD / UDS
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will work within a small proactive team to develop robust complex control strategies for DCT transmissions and hybrid powertrains over the full development lifecycle:

• Work closely with members of the Controls and Integration teams to develop prototype software for initial concept evaluation
• Develop software strategies to deliver a high level of vehicle shift quality, driveability, performance, fuel economy and customer satisfaction
• Take prototype code through the software development process for use in mass production vehicles
• Support the testing of hybrid powertrains and transmissions during dyno and spin rig testing
• Identify opportunities for strategy improvement and/or optimise functionality
• Validate embedded control strategies using MIL and HIL
• Produce functional software specifications and test reports in a clear and concise manner
• Lead and take part in software design and code reviews
• Create high-quality software within demanding timescales
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology
• Mentor junior members of the team in the UK and China

Other Features of job

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

Provide system design and integration of complex automotive powertrain systems and energy storage devices. Identify product high level requirements and derive detailed system level requirements and design specifications. Identify interfaces between systems/subsystems and ensure parts are properly with each other and the vehicle. Using simulation and analytical methods, develop an understanding of the system operations and failures to aid in the subsystem and component design process. Support the validation of the implemented systems and assist in issue investigations and resolutions.

Personal Specification

Required:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including ability to write clear documentation
• Good logical reasoning
• 5 years of direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrate a good understanding of systems and software engineering development processes
• Experience in system validation using simulation tools (e.g. MIL/HIL) and test benches
• Good understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN)
• Self-motivated to succeed and develop new methods of working.
• Deliver to demanding deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hybrid powertrains and architectures
• Knowledge of AutoSPICE development processes
• Experience of developing software for safety critical systems according to ISO26262
• Experience in using software calibration tools e.g. INCA, CANape
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify high level system requirements from a range of sources
• Understand the inherent design trade-offs and arbitrate between different system owners.
• Develop and maintain the system level design architecture over the lifecycle of each project. Identify and control all interfaces between systems.
• Derive detailed subsystem requirements to meet the customer and legal requirements.
• Support the development of design specifications for systems/subsystems to ensure that the design meets the requirements
• Using simulation and analysis, validate the system operation and failures.
• Support the validation of the implemented systems and assist in issue investigations and resolutions.
• Support the development of system engineering processes and tools within the department
• Mentor junior members of the team in UK and China

Other Features of job

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK. 

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Your New Employer 

Changan is one of the largest car manufacturers from China. Currently Top 15 in the world, Changan has ambitious plans to become a global leader by developing next generation intelligent and electrified vehicles for its worldwide customers.

Changan UK R&D Centre (CAUK) was founded by Changan in 2010 to design and develop its next generation powertrains. Based in Birmingham Business Park, we are the pioneers in Changan Global R&D for designing and developing advanced systems including electric drive systems, hybrid powertrain systems, hydrogen fuel cell systems and range extender systems.

A vital part to our future success is our ability to deliver smart software to control our next generation smart powertrains. CAUK has a Powertrain Software Department that is dedicating its effort for this purpose. We are looking for an experienced software engineering professional to lead the software team in this effort.

Your New Job

As the software team leader, a major and integral part of your role will be ensuring the successful delivery of our powertrain control software, covering both platform and applications. You will also support designing new architectures with smart technologies and leading the team to deliver software based on those. This role will require you to work with the wider cross-functional teams to develop a good understanding of various powertrain technologies and, to communicate clearly with non-software domain engineers. 

You will be part of the management team of our Powertrain Software Department. You will bring in team development skills to mentor and grow the software team and help them take on current demands and future challenges. You will also assist the head of the department to define and refine the department growth strategies.

Personal Specification

Required 

• Batchelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, maths or physics 
• At least 8 years of experience developing and implementing software for real-time embedded applications
• Expert understanding of model-based software development with MATLAB / Simulink
• Good working knowledge of software development processes, workflows, and standards e.g. Auto SPICE
• Good working knowledge of software version control tools e.g. Git / Subversion / Perforce
• Experience of designing and applying formal software architectures
• Experience of managing/leading a team of engineers to deliver high quality embedded software / control systems
• Capable of delivering high-level technical presentations to senior management
• Ability to prioritise multiple work streams in a dynamic and changing environment 

Desirable 

• Practical knowledge of V-cycle and Agile development methodologies
• Experience in delivering mass-production automotive embedded software projects
• Experience in software for safety critical systems
• Experience in DevOps tool chain and implementation
• Experience of software testing and quality metrics (coverage analysis, complexity analysis)
• Experience with automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN / CAN FD / UDS
• Knowledge of machine learning and big data algorithms and implementations
• Management experience: recruiting, mentoring and developing the team 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead Software Development 
• Prepare software development plans and manage the allocation of resources
• Lead and manage the software development activities and outputs
• Review and approve work products created by the team
• Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions
• Provide ongoing assessment of software design processes and optimise changes as needed 
• Contribute to Advanced Research
• Support advanced SW development including machine learning and big data features
• Support development and validation of advanced energy management algorithms
• Support software platform architectures design and optimisation
• Supply software to support the developments of smart and zero-carbon powertrain components
• Develop and Grow the Team  
• Contribute in the development and delivery of the departmental strategy 
• Conduct annual performance appraisals and objective settings for team members 
• Support staff recruitment as required 
• Actively support the professional development and training of the team members 
• Interface and collaborate with software team lead and colleagues based in China HQ 

Other Features of job:

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

Design and develop Hardware in loop system architecture, real-time models, test automation, configuration management, and mentoring the junior team members on verification and validation activities.

Personal Specification

Required

• 1^st class degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Ideally has a minimum of 8+ years relevant automotive system integration and testing experience
• Must have relevant experience in design and development of HiL setups for control software verification and validation. Automotive experience preferred but consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience from other industries (e.g. aerospace, rail)
• Must have experience in deriving functional test cases and verification methods from system level requirements
• Must have experience in test automation using python. Desirable to have expertise on ECU-Test, Automation Desk, Test weaver etc
• Must have real time model development and integration experience using MATLAB, Simulink or other industry standard tools
• Must have experience in simulation and testing vehicle communication networks based on CAN/Flexray/Ethernet etc
• Preferred experience in wiring harness design and development
• Preferred experience in configuration management tools used for version controlling of plant models, test scripts and relevant test configurations
• Preferred experience in software tool development to support testing activities
• Maintaining and developing strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good logical reasoning
• Motivation to learn new technologies and employ systems engineering principles
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work within a team

Desirable

• Experience in EV or hybrid domain, HV energy management
• Knowledge on Auto SPICE development processes
• Knowledge on Vehicle diagnostics, for example, ISO14229 and UDS specifications
• Familiarity with ISO26262 or equivalent functional safety standards

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain HIL facilities to support control software validation for current and future vehicle programs
• Work closely with simulation team in plant model development and integration activities on HIL systems
• Develop and maintain a modular plant model architecture to be used across multiple powertrain projects
• Support in terms of HiL setup preparation, integration with Test cell environment for Powertrain level testing activities
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of HIL system hardware and software components
• Development of automated test facilities including the capability of fault insertion and diagnostic facilities in support of system integration and verification.
• Perform verification and validation testing on HIL, to include test design, analysis, reporting and issue management.
• Develop test methodology against system requirements, test automation, execution and reporting.
• Co-operation with our HIL team in HQ to ensure best practice is learnt and applied by both teams.
• Problem investigation and resolution.
• Supporting hazard and safety analysis based on ISO26262
• Support identifying the opportunities and use case generation to expand the V&V activities into other powertrain areas
• Enhance the test automation capabilities to include more functional testing as part of regression testing activities
• Develop new tools and test methods with documentation in line with latest trends in Simulation, Test and Validation field

Other Features of job

• Role-based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

Develop embedded control software for mass production vehicles

Personal Specification

Required

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
• 5 or more years experience in developing real-time embedded software for the automotive industry
• Proficient in programming in C
• Good understanding of model-based software development
• Good working knowledge of software development processes and workflow e.g. Auto SPICE
• Good working knowledge of software development standards e.g. MISRA
• Good working knowledge of using software change management tools e.g. ClearCase / MKS / Perforce
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Strong numeracy and literacy, including ability to write clear documentation.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of dual clutch transmissions
• Working knowledge of hybrid powertrains and architectures
• Experience of auto-coding software within the Mathworks toolchain e.g. Simulink / Stateflow / Embedded Coder
• Experience of developing software for safety critical systems e.g. ISO26262
• Experience of developing software within an AUTOSR based software architecture
• Experience of developing software for multi-core micro controllers
• Experience in using software calibration tools e.g. INCA, CANape
• Experience in using embedded software debugging tools e.g. Lauterbach / TRACE32
• Experience programming in MATLAB, and/or Python
• Experience in using automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN / FlexRay / CAN FD / UDS
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will work within a small proactive team to develop robust complex control strategies for DCT transmissions and hybrid powertrains over the full development lifecycle:

• Work closely with members of the System and Calibration teams to develop prototype software for initial concept evaluation
• Develop software strategies to deliver a high level of vehicle shift quality, driveability, performance, fuel economy and customer satisfaction
• Take prototype code through the software development process for use in mass production vehicles
• Support the testing of hybrid powertrains and transmissions during dyno and spin rig testing
• Identify opportunities for strategy improvement and / or optimise functionality
• Validate embedded control strategies using MIL and HIL
• Produce functional software specifications and test reports in a clear and concise manor
• Lead and take part in software design and code reviews
• Create high quality software within demanding timescales
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology
• Mentor junior members of the team in UK and China

Other Features of job

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK. 

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.