Power Electronics Senior Software & Controls Engineer

About the job

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

THE OPPORTUNITY

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Power Electronics Senior Software & Controls Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the design, development and testing of software for power electronic components. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our electrified vehicles – Powertrain.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and implementation of control algorithms for power electronic converters in automotive powertrain applications
• Demonstrate and commission power electronic converter control systems in virtual and high-power rigs
• Lead software validation activities using Model in Loop, Software in Loop and Hardware in Loop platforms
• Ensure process alignment and adherence to key internal and industry standard coding rules and practices to ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262
• Software issue resolution ownership (including out of process updates and rapid prototype containment of issues)
• Working with prototype control boards to perform prototype software testing
• Decompose software requirements
• Design and implement software components using MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++ code
• Develop and execute software component unit test cases
• Deliver verified and validated software according to project deliverables and timing

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Solid background in control system design and embedded software development for power electronic converters
• Good understanding of motor control theory, electric vehicle charging, DC/DC and DC/AC converter operation
• Experience in developing control software for motor control or charging applications
• Experience in developing AUTOSAR software using model-based design
• Experience using Embedded C, MATLAB / Simulink, CATIA NoMagic (or other model-based system engineering tool), Vector CANalyzer & CANoe
• Experience working with system / software requirements and requirement decomposition
• Capable of validating control code through use of software validation tools in MIL, SIL and HIL environments
• Possess a high level of attention to detail / accuracy, whilst delivering at pace

Desirable:

• Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering embedded controls software in a model-based environment
• Good understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262
• Experience in writing and maintaining software requirements using IBM Rational DOORS
• Experience writing MISRA C compliant code
• Experience with Infineon TriCore and DSP microcontrollers
• Familiarity with automatic code generation
• Understanding of Agile software development
• Knowledge of ASPICE or equivalent
• Higher degree in computing, software, controls or relevant subject
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems