Senior Systems Engineer

​AVL is the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the development of powertrain systems, E-mobility applications, and instrumentation and test systems.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with a proactive attitude, who is a self-learner and highly motivated able to support and thrive in the area of Systems Engineering.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role requires working with AVL and customer team members to deliver projects according to the plan. This will include some of the following key activities:

• Software and Control Development of various systems and features of the electrified powertrain (energy management, thermal management, torque control etc.)

• Electric and Electronic Architecture development, Integration, Commissioning, Testing and sign-off of electrified system and interactions within the vehicle powertrain

• Developing and Managing requirements for System, Software, or Electronic Hardware applications

• Testing and Validation of developed features and architectures against requirements to ensure successful product delivery

• Interfacing with customers and reporting on project deliverables

• Facilitating project delivery with other team members and leading the way from a technical and process perspective

• Managing supplier to delivery components for customer projects

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• MSc / MEng or PhD in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Experience of automotive control systems

• A working knowledge of vehicle architectures, communication protocols and components

• Experience with V-cycle automotive development, System Engineering and Quality tools

• Experience with Matlab Simulink, dSpace, Vector or ETAS engineering tools

• Willingness and ability to interface constructively with a global team

• Experience leading project delivery activities

• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Exceptional customer facing attitude

• Driving license valid for driving in the UK

Preferable:

• Experience using the Agile methodology for product development

• Knowledge of high voltage components (power supplies, DCDC converters, inverters, chargers, etc)

• Experience in high voltage tests, component verification, EMI, etc

• Project Management, Product Quality, DOORS or similar

• Knowledge of ASPICE

• Experience managing a team from both a technical and process perspective

WE OFFER:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

• Flexi-time (applies to most roles)

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan  

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)

• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)

• Pension scheme

• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance

• One paid professional membership annually

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.    

Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £45,000  - £55,000 and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.