Control Systems Engineer in Silverstone - CV-Library

About this position:

We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our clients dynamic team. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will develop real-time control software for battery powered electric vehicles. You will assist in software creation and modification for the control of a variety of LV and HV devices, including the optimisation through software of high voltage powertrains.

Job Responsibilities:

* Work with Head of Whole Vehicle and Head of T+D software according to latest legislative, functional safety, cost and performance standards

* Re-engineer and re-architect proof-of-concept strategies so that they are suitable for use in production vehicles

* Provide support for in vehicle testing, powertrain testing and calibration

* Verify and validate control software using MIL and HIL testing

* Provide clear and concise documentation

* Contribute improvements to the software which will improve vehicle reliability, efficiency, and driving refinement

Experience Required:

* Possess working knowledge of auto-coding with the MathWorks toolchain: Simulink, Stateflow and Embedded coder

* Possess working knowledge of C or C++ programming languages (especially for embedded applications)

* Possess working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow

* Possess working knowledge in the configuration and use of HIL systems (e.g., dSpace)

* Possess working knowledge of automotive serial communications protocols (e.g., CAN, Flexray)

* Possess working knowledge of automotive calibration software (e.g., Etas INCA, Vector CANape)

* Demonstrable expertise in LV system design in automotive applications

* Demonstrable ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently

* Strong understanding of LV component design & construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc)

* Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Experience of developing prototype software on rapid-prototyping controllers. Pi OpenECU and GEMS preferred

* Working knowledge of electric motors and inverters

* Working knowledge of Li-ion battery cells and battery management systems

* Experience of developing software for safety critical automotive applications (e.g., ISO 26262)

* Experience of scripting in MATLAB or Python