Controls Systems Engineer - Automotive - Contract

A fascinating contract role at their site in Silverstone for an innovative automative company looking to revive, re-engineer and convert pinnacle cars to electric powertrains.

If you're looking for something really interesting for your next contract, then keep on reading!

Salary band/ range

Contract rate depending on aptitude. Can be fixed term if desirable. 

Purpose of the Role:

As a Control Systems Engineer at our client, you will develop real-time control software for battery powered electric vehicles. You will assist in software creation and modification for the control of a variety of LV and HV devices, including the optimisation through software of high voltage powertrains.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Work with Head of Whole Vehicle and Head of T+D software according to latest legislative, functional safety, cost and performance standards
• Re-engineer and re-architect proof-of-concept strategies so that they are suitable for use in production vehicles
• Provide support for in vehicle testing, powertrain testing and calibration
• Verify and validate control software using MIL and HIL testing
• Provide clear and concise documentation
• Contribute improvements to the software which will improve vehicle reliability, efficiency, and driving refinement

Professional Skills:

• Possess working knowledge of auto-coding with the MathWorks toolchain: Simulink, Stateflow and Embedded coder
• Possess working knowledge of C or C++ programming languages (especially for embedded applications)
• Possess working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
• Possess working knowledge in the configuration and use of HIL systems (e.g., dSpace)
• Possess working knowledge of automotive serial communications protocols (e.g., CAN, Flexray)
• Possess working knowledge of automotive calibration software (e.g., Etas INCA, Vector CANape)
• Demonstrable expertise in LV system design in automotive applications
• Demonstrable ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently
• Strong understanding of LV component design & construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc)
• Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols
• High standards for documentation and organisation
   

Personal Attributes:

• Hands-on experience either in professional or personal environments (personal projects, factory floor, etc)
• Experience working in small, collaborative environments
• Ability to create and maintain your own momentum in workplace
• Evidence of lateral thinking in agile environments
• Good attitude and optimistic towards future
• Strong work ethic and genuine humility
• Excellent record keeping skills in written form

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Working knowledge of electric motors and inverters
• Working knowledge of Li-ion battery cells and battery management systems
• Experience of developing software for safety critical automotive applications (e.g., ISO 26262)
• Experience of scripting in MATLAB or Python
• Experience of developing prototype software on rapid-prototyping controllers.  Pi OpenECU  and GEMS preferred