Motion Control Software Engineer- Powertrain

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Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.Job PurposeTo design and manage the control software at the foundation of the Vehicle Motion Controller, covering a variety of engineering tasks, from the development of Powertrain and HV control strategies, to managing software implementation, integrating with Chassis, Stability, Powertrain and HV systems.Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop Motion Control Software for the next generation of Aston Martin vehicles
• Design control strategies and develop application software for Powertrain and HV systems, in collaboration with other team members and suppliers, managing interactions with other vehicle systems
• Manage the complete Software lifecycle for specific functionalities
• Provide safe, secure and compliant software to enable the vehicle to meet worldwide certification, as well as performance and drivability targets.
• Define and manage control and software requirements, including architecture and interfaces with other vehicle subsystems, such as Chassis, ADAS and Powertrain, ensuring vehicle performance targets are met
• Define feature behaviors and attributes, and support vehicle performance target setting
• Lead system validation and verification, including development of test cases and execution of testing activities on SIL, HIL, vehicle, etc.
• Lead issue investigation and manage open issues to closure
• Define warning and degradation strategies, including specification of diagnostic
• Support vehicle activities as required, including calibration, testing and data logging
• Liaise and support external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of software and relevant documentation and achieve Software team goals.
• Support Functional Safety activities according to ISO26262 and Failure Mode Analysis as required
• Support the definition of key software development strategies to allow AML to deliver competitive solutions
• Support the specification of SW / HW tools required for the development activity
• Distribute knowledge within the wider team as required

Qualification & Experience

• Experience with the Mathworks toolchain (e.g. Matlab, Simulink, Embedded Coder,...)
• Experience in Embedded systems software development for Chassis and/or HV and/or Powertrain systems
• Experience with Functional Safety (ISO2626) software processes
• Experience within an automotive vehicle manufacturer, supplier or consultancy, designing control software for automotive systems
• Hands-on experience of vehicle Powertrain and HV control strategies
• General understanding of vehicle controllers, systems and / or features, e.g. chassis and / or EV powertrain and / or ADAS
• Understanding of Automotive Diagnostic, DTC’s, service routines
• Experience in software requirements and test cases definition for safety critical automotive systems
• Experience in system and / or software validation, including SIL, HIL, vehicle.
• Experience with automotive tools for testing, data logging, feature calibration and issue investigation (such as Vector CAN-based tools, ETAS INCA etc.)
• Experience with Cybersecurity software processes
• Familiar with ASPICE SW development process
• Understanding of automotive homologation and legal / regulatory requirements and testing
• Project management and supplier management skills
• Familiarity with MS Office suite
• Educated to Degree level in Controls / Electrical / Software Engineering or related discipline
• Member of the IMechE, IET or similarly recognized international institution

Behaviours

• Strong communicator with experience working across multiple disciplines

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