ADAS Systems Engineering Manager (Chapter Lead)

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

At Jaguar Land Rover, the Assisted & Automated Driving (AAD) Team are responsible for delivering the next generation of ADAS Systems that are shaping JLR’s automated driving future, working with industry leading partners, to develop cutting-edge solutions that will make our customers live simpler and safer, in a new era of modern luxury.

This role will play a pivotal part in defining, designing and integrating the systems and solutions that underpin the AAD Product Portfolio. The ideal candidate will be able to see ‘the big picture’ and apply systems thinking to guide engineers in creating a design that meets demanding customer and regulatory requirements, while ensuring simplicity and harmonization.  The systems that your team will develop are the most complex and highly distributed within the automotive industry. They are safety critical and user centric - all on the backdrop of one the fastest moving technology areas in the world.

The ADAS Systems Engineering Manager, will be responsible to lead and upskill a technical discipline team in the usage MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) within the Assisted and Automated Driving Domain. You will play a key part ensuring engineering quality is achieved in the design of the next generation of ADAS Systems, providing technical support and guidance to your team members that will be deployed across a number of agile delivery squads.
 

Key responsibilities will include:
 

• Leading a team of System Engineers, creating a body of knowledge and driving the usage of a standardized toolchain.
• Drive the best practices in the realization of new technologies and innovate through application of systems thinking and systems engineering principles, ensuring end-to-end system and software compatibility for the next generation of Driver Assistance and Automation systems, contributing to the comprehensive system and architecture-level strategy
• Define and implement effective development plans for individuals in the team (e.g. skills development, coaching, training) as well as recruiting and allocating extra resources to agile squads when possible.
• Holding accountability for the quality of the engineering artifacts (models, designs, requirements) and will be expected to ensure that the requirements meet global regulated requirements, Functional Safety requirements and Jaguar Land Rover design standards and guidelines.
   

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge in System Engineering processes and its use in the design and delivery process, and in-depth knowledge of ADAS Systems and the ability to investigate the feasibility of solutions
• Detailed understanding of the application of Modelling to systems engineering process. Including knowledge of SYSML and the MathWorks toolchain, for the creation of modelling artifacts and the ability to train other team members.
• Ability to author and review requirements either through a model or through requirements defined in a structured format such as EARS
• Hold a formal qualification such as degree within, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science or another relevant STEM subject.

Desirable:

• Experience of Catia Magic or similar tools
• Six Sigma Knowledge & Techniques
• Working experience of Agile methods and (such as Jira).
• Some experienced with agile Frameworks - (SCRUM, Kanban, or SAFE)
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO26262) and Cyber security (ISO21434

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SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.