Principal Control Systems Engineer

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’One of the best things about working for RML is that you get to be involved in the entire project lifecycle from concept through to the finished car.’

We are looking to expand our team and have a vacancy for a Principal Control Systems Engineer.The main responsibilities of this role include:

• The design, development, test and documentation of the control code for various powertrain components such as including motors, inverters, chargers, DC-DC’s, vehicle/powertrain control units and the associated equipment (i.e. manufacturing and test equipment).
• Defining a standardised approach to the control architecture, following industry best practice and functional safety considerations.
• With support from Functional Safety Engineers, specify the functional and safety requirements for the system and ensure alignment with other engineering functions within RML such as Electrical Engineering.
• Leading the development of device drivers and algorithms for state estimation in vehicle control systems, optimising performance.
• Developing fault management strategies appropriate for each application.
• Documenting and maintaining the BMS Boundary Diagram, and BMS FMEA.
• Defining testing procedures for software related functions and supporting tests where necessary.
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure plans are in place for the delivery of supporting software and hardware, identifying resource requirements to maintain on time, on cost and on budget delivery.
• Liaising with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure that designs are optimised at all levels, across all departments.
• Calibrating sensors and instrumentation.
• Developing strategies for thermal management of powertrain components.
• Integrating vehicle dynamics functions into the vehicle control system code where necessary, such as longitudinal slip control, supported by code generated by vehicle dynamics and simulation engineers.
• Supporting the selection of hardware and software capabilities, particularly control unit selection, I/O allocation, software tools/compiler requirements, etc.

In terms of experience, we need you to have:

• Engineering degree in software, hardware, electronics, electrical engineering or similar
• Proven experience in design and delivery of automotive powertrain control systems from design to launch/production in automotive or motorsport applications as part of an OEM, Tier 1, or consultancy.
• Extensive knowledge of ICE & EV powertrain components and architectures.
• A high level of competency with typical software coding tools and software validation tools such as Matlab, Simulink, C++, etc.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety methodology and requirements.
• Experience with developing vehicle control systems for ICE and/or electric vehicles
• A good understanding of vehicle test and approval standards.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• On-site gym
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Discount car scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service cover

We are committed to ensuring our employees feel respected and able to give their best. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.