Principal Engineer

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Changan UK R&D Centre Limited Full time
Changan is one of the largest car manufacturers from China.

Currently Top 15 in the world, Changan has ambitious plans to become a global leader by developing next generation intelligent and electrified vehicles for its worldwide customers.

Changan UK R&D Centre (CAUK) was founded by Changan in 2010 to design and develop its next generation powertrains.

Based in Birmingham Business Park, we are the pioneers in Changan Global R&D for designing and developing advanced systems including electric drive systems, hybrid powertrain systems, hydrogen fuel cell systems and range extender systems.

A vital part to our future success is our ability to deliver smart software to control our next generation smart powertrains.

CAUK has a Powertrain Electrification, Control System & Software Department that is dedicating its effort for this purpose.

We are looking for an experienced Powertrain Control System & Software expert to develop and innovate new and advanced engineering functions.

As the Senior or Principal Engineer in the Vehicle Supervisory Management Software team, a major and integral part of your role will be ensuring the successful delivery of our Powertrain & Vehicle control software, covering both platform and applications for different Powertrain Architectures (DHT, REEV, BEV).

You will also support designing new control system strategies with smart technologies in topics like Thermal Management, 4WD Torque Split Strategy, Energy Management, Predictive Features etc and leading the team to deliver software based on those.

This role will require you to work with the wider cross-functional teams to develop a good understanding of various powertrain technologies and, to communicate clearly with non-software domain engineers.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, maths or physics.
At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing software for Powertrain & Vehicle Supervisory Controllers.
Knowledge on topics like Torque Management, Traction Management & Thermal Management.

Curious and Perpetual Learning mindset to be able to apply cutting edge technologies like AI/ML to influence Supervisory Management Control Strategies.

Experience in designing Safety Functions for Powertrain Supervisory Controllers with particular focus and expertise on topics like Torque Management, Traction Management & Thermal Management.

Expert understanding of model-based software development with MATLAB / Simulink.

Good working knowledge of software development processes, workflows, and standards e.g., Good working knowledge of software version control tools e.g., Experience of designing and applying formal software architectures.

Capable of delivering high-level technical presentations to senior management.
Practical knowledge of V-cycle and Agile development methodologies.
Experience in delivering mass-production automotive embedded software projects.
Experience in software for safety critical systems.
Experience in DevOps tool chain and implementation.
Experience of software testing and quality metrics (coverage analysis, complexity analysis).
Experience with automotive communication protocols e.g. Knowledge of machine learning and big data algorithms and implementations.
Support SW Architect with ideas and designs to help support move to centralised E/E architectures.
Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions and act as the technical authority for supervisory controller functions.
Provide ongoing assessment of software design processes and optimise changes as needed.
Support advanced SW development including machine learning and big data features.
Support development and validation of advanced energy management algorithms, Thermal management Strategy and 4WD Torque Split Strategy.
Support software platform architectures design and optimisation.
Supply software to support the developments of smart and zero-carbon powertrain components.
Collaborate with Simulation teams and develop strategies to improve electrical and thermal efficiencies of vehicles.
Interface and collaborate with software team lead and colleagues based in China HQ.
Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.



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