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Purpose of the Role:
As a Control Systems Engineer at Lunaz, 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
- 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:
- Experience of developing prototype software on rapid-prototyping controllers.Pi OpenECU and GEMS preferred
- 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
We offer 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and an early finish on a Friday.
