Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer, Software and Controls

Location: Any UK

Come join Alexander Dennis on our mission to save the planet. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing greener, more eco-friendly, buses and coaches. Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work. We’re in the middle of the biggest new product development agenda in our history and you will play a pivotal role in the success of this through the delivery of cost reduction and value analysis and value engineering projects.

What does that mean for you?

Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve. A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love with the people you love. A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance. Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure. Pension scheme to help you save for the future. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life. Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us. Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn

Your dream role:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Software and Controls Engineer to lead Alexander Dennis software development projects, developing and testing software applications for control systems on Alexander Dennis vehicles.

Main responsibilities:

Lead and undertake the design, development, verification and on-time delivery of control architectures and software for new and existing products and systems throughout product and application lifecycles. Lead teams of on-shore and off-shore engineers and design partners on one or more projects to define, deliver and verify design requirements with sign-off through DFMEA, design review and supplier approval processes. Provide technical expertise and strategic thinking to lead the innovative development of architectures, distributed control systems and software, including their supporting systems and diagnostic tools. Ensure software management, development and revision control processes provide traceability and controlled access to vehicle software applications and documentation through effective Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Undertake and lead end-to-end model-based software development through a v-model approach, taking lead responsibility for specific projects or changes from concept through to engineering sign-off and release, with verification through simulation, Hardware-In-Loop rig and vehicle-level integration tests. Interface directly with internal and external customers on technical issues and requirements capture. Ensuring high customer satisfaction through safe, reliable and well supported implementations. Prepare and present technical documentation and papers, generating designs and documents to the relevant quality and safety standards. Lead the definition of and compliance with relevant internal and international standards, best practice and legislation. Contribute to a strategy to develop and maintain intuitive diagnostics and telematics systems to provide enhanced service and operational capabilities. Arrange and co-ordinate activities with internal and external partners or suppliers to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets for each project.

What you will bring:

Due to the technical nature of the role, you will be educated to degree level in relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) Ideally your work experience will be gained in the automotive industry and in particular; bus, coach, HGV, specialist vehicles or tier-1 suppliers where you will have built a detailed understanding of vehicle electrical systems and controls. We would also welcome those from mobile plant, rail and rolling stock, aerospace, marine, or other similarly complex manufacturing and engineering companies. You will have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage projects and guide multidisciplinary teams both on site and remotely. You should have knowledge of communication protocols and tools, CAN, LIN, IP Experience of model-based software development in Simulink/Stateflow. Alongside strong problem-solving skills, you will be capable of planning and delivery of concurrent tasks and projects. Ability to work in a structured engineering process-oriented environment, with experience of software quality and management processes.

Desirable:

Experience of Vector, dSPACE, Polarion and Teamcenter tools or similar. Experience of maintaining effective requirements management. Experience in the use of HIL rigs and test automation - Speedgoat or similar. Familiarity with ISO26262 or equivalent functional safety standards. Experience of powertrain and high voltage control systems.

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