Senior Software Engineer

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Bristol Superlight

An automotive manufacturing business redefining low carbon technologies within the commercial vehicle sector are looking for a Senior Software Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving and further developing the existing control software, designing and implementing new advanced features / functions and developing simulation models, as well as creative problem solving, and testing as required to ensure the control systems are robust and function as intended.

The Senior Software Engineer will:

• Design, implement and test (utilizing MIL / SIL / in-vehicle validation) automotive control systems software using both model-based (Matlab Simulink) and embedded (primarily in C++) software development approach to automotive industry standards and support the transition to clients.
• Manage the implementation and operation of control systems software for all prototype and series production vehicle developments and be the first point of contact for control systems related queries and issues.
• Define relevant specifications, requirements, test plans and progress reports.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers.
• Coach, mentor and assist in the development of junior Software Engineers.

The Senior Software Engineer will have:

• Degree in Computer Science or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of leading & mentoring software engineers within a pressurised environment.
• 4+ years’ work experience in embedded software engineering in an Automotive setting.
• Experience working with validation software tools such as dSPACE Controldesk, INCA, Vector Tools (CANoe CANalyzer etc) and of vehicle network architecture, including J1939.
• Knowledge of functional safety requirements (ISO26262 or IEC61508).
• A can-do attitude and willingness to embrace a disruptive approach to electrified vehicle design and development.

For more details, please apply online, submit a copy of your recently updated CV and we will be in touch shortly!