Principal Engineer - Vehicle Supervisory Management Software
Matchtech Group
- Birmingham
- £40.00-55.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
At least 8 years of experience developing and implementing software for Powertrain & Vehicle Supervisory Controllers.
Expert level knowledge on topics like Torque Management, Traction Management & Thermal Management.
Curious and Perpetual Learning mindset to be able to apply cutting edge technologies like AI/ML to influence Supervisory Management Control Strategies.
An individual with a Customer Focussed Mindset who can translate complex technical solutions into real world customer benefits.
An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responding constructively to new ideas and changing environments.
Experience in designing Safety Functions for Powertrain Supervisory Controllers with particular focus and expertise on topics like Torque Management, Traction Management & Thermal Management.
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.
Capable of delivering high-level technical presentations to senior management.
Ability to prioritise multiple work streams in a dynamic and changing environment.DesirablePractical 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.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare Technical Roadmap & Lead New Function DevelopmentPrepare technical roadmap for the subject area . Develop and design new functions.
Support SW Architect with ideas and designs to help support move to centralised E/E architectures.
Review and approve work products created by the team.
Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions and act as the technical authority for supervisory controller functions.
Provide ongoing assessment of software design processes and optimise changes as needed.Contribute to Advanced ResearchSupport advanced SW development including machine learning and big data features.
Support development and validation of advanced energy management algorithms, Thermal management Strategy and 4WD Torque Split Strategy.
Support software platform architectures design and optimisation.
Supply software to support the developments of smart and zero-carbon powertrain components.
Support and Lead Benchmarking exercises to understand competition. * Collaborate Across DepartmentsCollaborate with Calibration & Vehicle Integration Team to deliver fully calibrated functions to vehicles.
Collaborate with Simulation teams and develop strategies to improve electrical and thermal efficiencies of vehicles.
Collaborate with HQ teams and coach engineers to define the customer value of technical solutions.
Interface and collaborate with software team lead and colleagues.