FUSA Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

Chassis is responsible for the design, development and integration of all chassis functions from Programme Start to Job1 across all vehicle platforms. Chassis engineering includes all the functions related within the chassis domain of the vehicle: brakes, stability control, steering, suspension, longitudinal and lateral control, etc… The Functional Safety & Cyber Security Team, within the Chassis Engineering department is responsible for analysing the risk associated with chassis systems technologies, deriving engineering mitigations and the system & vehicle level testing thereof.  

THE ROLE

The vacancy offers the opportunity to work on and contribute to the delivery of state-of-the-art automotive chassis engineering technologies such as brake-by-wire, steer-by-wire, active suspension systems and vehicle motion control to support Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The vacancy also offers the opportunity to be involved in projects with our interfacing departments such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), powertrain, body and research.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Support the Functional Safety activities for chassis features and technologies in accordance with the internal JLR lifecycle.
• Liaise with the Chassis team’s interfacing departments such as ADAS and powertrain to ensure a seamless embodiment of functional safety requirements.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts, Lead Engineers and Technical Specialists to drive cultural change and functional safety awareness within the team in pursuit of technical excellence and efficient delivery.
• Liaise and build relationships with suppliers.
• Organise internal (JLR) and/or external (with suppliers) review meetings when needed.
• Support test engineers regarding Verification & Validation of safety requirements & safety goals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold a formal qualification such as Degree within Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical/Electronic/Systems Engineering.

The successful candidate needs to have working experience of applying ISO26262 (or similar standards such as IEC 61508). E.g compiling a Safety Plan, Item Definition, Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment, Functional/Technical Safety Concept, Safety Goal Validation Plan & Report and Safety Case Report; working experience in Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) – e.g., compilation of boundary diagrams, FMEA, Fault Trees, fishbone diagrams and more.

Essential

• Excellent team-working, organisation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.
• Flexible approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Chassis Systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and networks.
• Working experience of Systems Engineering. 
• Experience in working to an AGILE methodology. 

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 and performance related bonus scheme. 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.