Software Delivery Lead Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Software Delivery Engineer, you’ll be a key member of the team delivering software for the Powertrain Control Module that supports our world-class high-performance ICE and electrified vehicles.  You will work alongside subject experts, programme delivery engineers, certification teams, in-house software/networks teams and external software suppliers to define and deliver the roadmaps to production-ready software that delivers value to the customer.

The Software Delivery Lead Engineer will be working with these experts in development activities from concept through to final sign-off. This will include software requirements definition to recognised industry standards, as well as managing the requirements database for programmes and managing test case completion for delivery gateways. Success will be measured by delivering right-first-time software increments to your stakeholder on budget and on time to a gateway/build milestone. You will be the interface between delivery and software management teams to make sure this happens, facilitating the resolution of roadblocks en route, and using burndown charts to track progress against the agreed profile.

You will be working with the Propulsion Group software manager to agree software costs and timing, writing RFQ’s in support of these supplier negotiations, and you will also be working with certification teams in document creation for the approval process. You will be engaging with suppliers in weekly reviews on progress and blockers and working with the software release teams to deliver new product and valuable software increments to manufacturing.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As a Software Delivery Lead Engineer, you will need to be an individual who demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth, and Impact; continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty. You will be results-driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment and able to prioritise your workload.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

•Knowledge and application of software creation, validation, and delivery processes

•Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

•Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

•Experience of working in a controls and calibration environment, ideally Powertrain and/or vehicle systems

•Prior knowledge of Powertrain calibration and controls

•User of calibration toolsets such as INCA, AVL Creta, Diadem, Corvus

•Knowledge and application of Standards, Validation Testing and Issue management tools and processes

•Good presentation skills

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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 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.