Vehicle Controls Systems Engineer

Vehicle Control Systems Engineer required for an innovative company leading the way in the development of powertrain solutions for electric vehicle applications. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, they are dedicated to revolutionizing the automotive industry through their advanced drivetrain solutions.

As a Vehicle Control Systems Engineer, you will be working on projects integrating a retrofit electric powertrain system into existing vehicle platforms. Specifically, you will be responsible for developing the electrical interface to the original vehicle systems, and associated software development. You will also be responsible for configuration and optimisation of the powertrain system software for the application. You will be working across the full life-cycle of each project: initial design, prototype testing and development, production and post-delivery support.

Responsibilities
Electrical architecture design:
Design of electrical interface between powertrain system and vehicle systems
Modification of powertrain system low-voltage and high-voltage architecture to suit application requirements
Software design:
Development of communications interface between powertrain system and vehicle systems, and associated powertrain system functions
Modification of powertrain system software to suit application requirements
Ensuring the design satisfies relevant regulatory requirements
Support of vehicle build, and commissioning of the electric powertrain system
Conducting vehicle function and performance tests, and analysis of results

Required Skills
Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
Use of Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow for embedded software development
Use of CAN (Controller Area Network), for communication between vehicle components
Electrical schematic design
Knowledge of operation of electric vehicle systems – Batteries, Motors & inverters, DC-DC converters, DC & AC (“on-board”) charging systems
Analysis of vehicle data to validate functional and performance requirements
Knowledge of UN ECE Regulation No. 100

Desirable Skills
Use of CAN analysis tools: Vector CANalyzer, Kvaser CANKing, Peak-Systems PCAN-View
Use of ECU calibration and programming tools
Development of ECU diagnostic functions (“on-board diagnostics”)
Knowledge of SAE J1939
Knowledge of operation of commercial vehicle brake, suspension and body systems
Application of functional safety management (e.g. ISO 26262)

If you are a passionate Vehicle Control Systems Engineer with experience of working on projects involving the integration of a retrofit electric powertrain system into existing vehicle platforms, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.