Principal Engineer (Embedded Software) – Electrified Powertrain

Drive System Design; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Principal Engineer (Embedded Software) – Electrified Powertrain

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace, defence, OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.

Do you enjoy working on fast-paced projects, applying your engineering skills to a wide variety of technologies and applications, whilst challenging yourself every day?

In the role of Principal Engineer of Embedded Software, you will develop both application and base level software for a wide variety of applications from clean sheet through to tested software. This will involve developing requirements, software architecture design, writing code and testing both in-house and at our customers’ sites. In addition to hands on software development you will be technically leading teams to deliver software projects as well as supporting our business development activities to scope projects for new and existing customers. Typical products we develop for our customers are Inverters, DCDC converters and On-Board Chargers across the following sectors: automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicle, off highway, marine and defence.

What you will need

• Extensive experience of coding in C/C++, including the writing of Base Software (BSW) and low-level driver code in at least two main sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine
• Real time embedded software design
• In depth knowledge of power converter and inverter control strategies
• Extensive experience of testing and calibrating software on a rig or final application environment
• Experience developing application-level software in Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow
• Knowledge of auto coding tools such as Embedded Coder
• Experience configuring and analysing communications protocols such as CAN and SPI
• Experience with calibration tools such as Vector CANape
• Experience with debugging tools such as Trace32 or Universal Debug Engine (UDE)
• Experience with lab equipment for debugging on hardware (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc)
• An understanding of functional safety
• The ability to plan and lead multi-person development projects and develop technical relationships with customers
• A degree or higher in (technical area) engineering OR related discipline OR equivalent demonstratable experience
• Ability to interpret PCB schematics and/or to drive Altium or similar PCB CAD software
• Ability to read and understand electrical component datasheets
• Experience using AUTOSAR and Automotive SPICE
• Experience with Infineon Aurix MCU

What we can offer

• Annual salary reviews
• Bonus
• Half day Fridays (Monday to Thursday 8.25 hours, Friday 4.5 hours)
• Private healthcare (upon successful completion of probation period)
• EV car scheme (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Life assurance
• Employee assistant programme
• Free parking
• Free fruit and drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
• Funded family summer BBQ & Christmas party

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software for a variety of power converter and inverter technologies
• Lead simulation and software testing activities using standard industry tools and DSD’s in-house testing facility
• Collaborate with hardware designers and advise on control strategies for power converters and inverters
• Software design and testing to standards relevant to the sectors in which DSD operate
• Leadership of multi person/cross functional, technically, and commercially challenging projects
• Build and own relationships with key customers
• Identify and generate new technical capability for the Electrified Powertrain function
• Take ownership of large and cross functional project proposals to support the generation of new business
• Take an active role in the technical and professional development of others within the function
• Collaborating with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD.

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