Senior Engineer - Suspension System Software Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Leading Jaguar and Land Rover push into internal software development capability with respect to the Chassis Axle Performance, we are looking for a highly motivated software engineer to join the Digital Engineering team.

Software development using MATLAB is a key component of our capability improvement framework. Software tool deployment is absolutely integral to the Chassis Attributes team. The Digital Engineering Team provide solutions to understand, process and visualise complex simulation and vehicle data.

The role will enable JLR to increase efficiency and robustness.  This is delivered by having common integrated software tools and a high degree of process automation, tailored to serve the needs of the engineering team within Chassis Attributes.  These tools exist to enable robust and rapid engineering decisions when delivering JLR products of the future.

The successful candidate will be an AGILE advocate and practitioner and will be responsible for task delivery in a SCRUM team. Ideally they will have experience in a formal programming language, ideally an object oriented language.

 Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery
• Responsible for creating and managing database structures
• Responsible for developing MATLAB toolboxes and processing functions
• Ensure cross-functional requirements are integrated in to Centre of Competence delivery teams
• Validate targets created in the strategy phase to ensure they can be delivered robustly
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

WHAT YOU NEED

 Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Experienced programmer (ideally MATLAB)
• Knowledge of OOP and TDD
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

• AGILE advocate and SCRUM practitioner
• Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a project team environment
• Project management experience
• Good working knowledge of Product Creation Delivery System (or similar process)
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics fundamentals and suspension components

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.