The Role
* Experience of propulsion system delivery and problem solving. Systems Engineering knowledge, project leadership & co-ordination.
* Complete grasp of the engineering fundamentals that underpin EV / Hybrid powertrains - This role provides exciting opportunity to define future electric / hybrid powertrains
* Decomposition of functional requirements from vehicle attribute to Powertrain hardware using Systems Engineering principles (incl. HV Battery and Electric Drive Unit / ICE / Transmission)
* Optimal deployment of hardware to enable class leading customer features and attributes
* Responsible for powertrain functional requirements, supporting system strategy, and system level validation through virtual and physical testing
* Systems Engineering environment - within the automotive or another technical industry
Your responsibilities:
* Proactively understand customer needs and requirements
* Functional requirements decomposition (all Powertrain systems)
* Evaluate multiple system concepts to determine strategic direction of the Powertrain
* Prepare system specifications and functional designs, and demonstrate how they satisfy customer needs
* System integration - define logical and physical architecture, and operating logic
* Design verification - Determine verification needs (e.g. test asset, facility) and support the definition of test methodologies. Analyse test data and support physical testing.
* Adhere to the defined systems engineering & programme delivery processes.
* Lead resolution of complex multi-system issues
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
* Relevant experience of working in powertrain systems engineering
* Experience of system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, CAE, hardware integration, validation & sign off
* Good verbal and written communication
* Be technically curious, with a strong analytical approach
* Have a track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
* Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach
* Problem solving
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Bachelors degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or automotive engineering
* Working knowledge of JIRA / Confluence
* Valid UK driving licence