XiL Development Lead Engineer - Test Platform

As a successful applicant you will be part of the HIL (Hardware In the Loop) Design Squad, a cross functional team where your strong Systems Engineering mindset and skills will complement our HIL technical expertise. 

The team is responsible for the design, delivery, and maintenance of various XIL Test Environments with different levels of complexity, from one ECU in the loop to 30 ECUs in the loop by using either signal-based testing or scenario-based testing. This Team is going to provide service to different domains e.g., ADAS, Vehicle Cockpit, Vehicle Connected Data Platform etc. 

To answer the highly dynamic and continuously increasing vehicle system complexity, as well as the uncertainty that it brings, 

• you will challenge the status quo and support the Vehicle Product Squads and Business with both tactical and strategic solutions, 

• by leading the definition and design of state-of-the-art harmonized HIL systems solutions. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

The role is to develop X- in- the-loop test environments for all testing in different DPP Domain.  

• Delivery of HIL systems designs at the required/agreed level of abstraction, across multiple Jaguar Land Rover Domains  

• System Functional and Non-Functional Analysis - carry out a range of analysis and investigations of the customer requirements to define the expected system functionality and their performance targets. 

• Evaluate multiple system design concepts and maintain integrity between system and its components to arrive at a harmonised solution 

• System Functional and Physical Architecture - Liaise with architecture teams and suppliers to maintain alignment with the specified programmes, as well as electrical and physical simulator architecture. 

• System Design Specification – prepare system requriements specification and developing functional designs, demonstrating how the system satisfies the defined customer requirements 

• System Integration – Define system logical and physical architecture, Interface Control Document and a system integration plan. 

• Lead cross-functional technical reviews on the systems. 

• Assist and contribute to the generation of system targets and verification methods that are driven by requirements. 

• Provide technical support and assistance across the rig operational team, on topics relating to the integration and harmonisation of multiple interconnected components. 

• Work with Transversal Architects, Technical Specialists and Subject Matter Experts (internal and/or external) to develop and maintain HIL Design best practices, standards and processes.  

• Adhere to the defined systems engineering process. 

• Undertake any other work as directed by their Product Owner / Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential 

• XIL test environment (MIL, SIL, HIL, VIL) development experience in Automotive or Aerospace domain 

• Excellent first-principles understanding of control system design, engineering principles and the software development lifecycle. 

• Strong experience in control algorithm development using MathWorks toolchain (Matlab / Simulink / Stateflow) for real time applications. 

• Experience with HiL simulation development ideally utilising dSPACE and NI toolsets 

• Experience with AUTOSAR compliant framework in model-based environment 

• Knowledge of automotive diagnostics protocol UDS and related tools (CANalyzer/CANoe, CANape, diagnostics tools etc.) 

• Experience in Vehicle dynamic model development and integration with virtual environment IPG carmaker, dSPACE ASM, NVidia Drivesim. 

• Experience of Sensor simulation and configuration for embedded and virtual environment. 

• Knowledge of vehicle network communications (CAN, Flexray, LIN, Automotive Ethernet). 

• Degree in Electronics, Software, Automotive engineering or similar, or equivalent industry experience. 

Desirable : 

• Experience with AGILE frameworks (SCRUM, Kanban or SAFE) and planning tools such as JIRA and Confluence 

• Experience in applying systems engineering principles and in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach. 

• Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification. 

• Knowledge of scenario and signal-based testing. 

• Experience in programming language (C++, Python, m script etc.) 

• Knowledge of version control tools such as Gitlab, SVN are preferred. 

• ISTQB certification is preferable. 

• Understanding of ASAM OpenX, ISO26262 standards. 

• Experience with Linux. 

Personal Profile 

Essential: 

• Ability to work independently on all phases of a project, including design, implementation, and delivery. 

• An individual with a great desire to learn and be challenged. 

• Good communication skills: able to communicate complex technical ideas to audiences with different levels of technical understanding. 

• An individual who is results driven, demonstrates tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.  

• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs  

• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. 

Desirable: 

• An individual with good presentation & demonstration skills. 

• An individual with a strong desire to mentor others