Power Electronics Senior Systems Engineer

REQ ID: 102433
JOB TITLE: Power Electronics Senior Systems Engineer
SALARY: £41,000 - £54,300 + bonus + increased working week incentive
POSTING END DATE:28/02/2023
LOCATION: Warwick University

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

THE OPPORTUNITY

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Power Electronics Senior Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the design, development and testing of software and hardware for power electronic components. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our electrified vehicles – powertrain.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for System design tasks on various power electronic converter features (system architecture, system behaviour models, requirements)

• Ownership of component level hardware and software requirements and test cases

• Responsible for the System architecture use cases and activity diagrams

• Support system design and commissioning activities for power electronic converter systems in virtual and high-power rigs

• Lead system validation activities using Model in Loop and Hardware in Loop platforms

• Assist in process alignment and adherence to key internal and industry standards and practices to ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434

• Deliver a verified and validated system according to project deliverables and timing

• System issue resolution ownership (including out of process updates and rapid prototype containment of issues)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Solid background in system design and development of power electronic converters

• Good understanding of motor control theory, electric vehicle charging, DC/DC and DC/AC converter operation

• Experience in developing systems using model-based design (MBSD)

• Software design and analysis from architecture to component/part level for embedded, safety-related systems

• Experience using MATLAB / Simulink, CATIA NoMagic (or other model-based system engineering tool), Vector CANalyzer & CANoe

• Expert knowledge of V model and system engineering approach

• Experience of applying ISO 26262 (or similar standards)

• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems

Desirable:

• Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering power electronic converters

• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity and ISO/SAE 21434

• Architectural software design / embedded software design (incl. MISRA C) / model-based software development for safety related systems

• Working experience in Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) – e.g., compilation of boundary diagrams, FMEA, Fault Trees, fishbone diagrams, etc.

• Experience in writing and maintaining system or software requirements using IBM Rational DOORS

• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and networks

• Experience in working within an Agile development framework

• Knowledge of ASPICE or equivalent

• Higher degree in Electrical/Electronic/Systems or Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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