Technical Compatibility Validation Engineer

​The Opportunity

• In support of SUMS (Software Update Management System), for which all software changes intended for our customer vehicles must follow as part of Regulation UNECE 156. We require a number of additional roles to support optimal delivery of our software packs.

• This role is to support the technical validation of our Integrated SUMS Software Packs to ensure core functions are not compromised by the Software changes. Working closely with the SUMS technicians to review the outcomes of the test cases and investigate any issues

Key Performance Indicators

• Packs deployed to validation fleet

• Packs test cases reviewed and approved

• Issues investigated and resolved

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Understanding of IVS (In Vehicle Software) EBOM lineages

• Analysing Software Levels on Customer Cars and Internal Fleets (using various data sources such as Tableau / vehicle Snapshots)

• Understanding different calibration files and work out which belong to which vehicle variants to guide the team to use the correct one to use and trouble shoot issues relating to incorrect Software / calibration files being put on cars

• Use of DTC Diagnostic Information (DMD / Part 2 / Diagnostic Data Authoring/ ODX) used in conjunction with the Engineers to quickly understand issues that might log on the vehicles.  Be able to distinguish between hard faults and potential software induced faults

• help correct issues in the Part number Checkers and feedback issues in vehicle Baseline data

• Knowledge of CCF configuration and rulesets - able to decode and understand vehicle CCF from snapshots

Key Interactions

• SUMS Central Change Control board

• SUMS Pack Deployment and Compatibility Technicians

• Software Releasing Teams

• Wider Integration teams

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Technical expertise and experience of test facility and test part preparation

• Experienced with data acquisition and control systems.

• Data analysis and reporting of test data.

• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.

• The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents.

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.

• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident-free record

Desirable:

• Experience in XRAY/JIRA Test Authoring Environment

• Experience and certification for conducting testing on proving grounds.

• Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C/C++, python, Java, or similar)

• Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field.

Personal Profile

Essential:

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.

• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.

• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.

• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.

• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.

• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.

• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment

• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas

• An effective team player who supports team members

Desirable:

• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure