Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Electrical Systems Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Warwick - Hybrid Working

* Our Client currently has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems Engineer to join our Design, Development and Engineering Centre based in Warwick, Midlands.

Responsibilities:

* Electrical systems engineering responsibility for concurrent engineering activities for the current range of our hyper cars.

* Working in collaboration with aftersales and system owners, to deliver the vehicle level software-controlled features, functions and issue resolution in accordance with the concurrent engineering update plan.

* In collaboration with aftersales and system owners, capture requirements and follow through the engineering change process with suppliers and validation activities on test assets.

* Changes may range from simple binary functions through to complex distributed functions.

* Investigate and establish root cause for reported issues, enlisting assistance from component suppliers and system owners where required.

* Manage issue resolution with suppliers and ensure solutions are fully tested and signed off at vehicle level ready for customer release.

* Provide technical and project oversight for software related developments undertaken by our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers.

* Ensure compliance with process driven development.

* Support in terms of guidance for network integration, distributed functions, signal database activities, interaction with UI systems and diagnostics.

* Co-ordinate multi-party activities to ensure synchronised delivery and testing.

The Person:

* Significant relevant experience of vehicle / system / sub-system software development and delivery within an automotive, aerospace or e-mobility engineering environment.

* Demonstrable understanding of electrical architectures and underlying network and diagnostic technologies.

* Working knowledge of software architectures, development methodologies, test and validation strategies, and development environments.

* Working knowledge of CAN, FlexRay, LIN networks and vehicle diagnostics.

* Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation, and recovery planning.

* Experience of system / component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc) and full product lifecycle activities.

* Articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative.

* Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Software Engineering, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.

* Full driving licence is essential.

* No visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union

Implement mitigation strategies when things go off-plan:

* Use network of experts to help solve complex issues.

* Management of technical deliverables such as release content trackers, software timing plans, issues trackers, signals databases and open issues decks.

* Participate in system review, verification & validation activities including FMEAs, DVP planning, ISO26262 functional safety impact assessment and other tests throughout the development lifecycle.

* Hands-on electrical development and testing in collaboration with testing and validation colleagues. Fault identification and resolution including management of issues to closure.

* Tier 1 supplier management and co-ordination including support for Procurement, Logistics and Quality throughout the project lifecycle.

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