Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer
About Us
The future is electric, but only if it’s better — for businesses, consumers, and the planet. We bring electrification to the next level, to enable and sustain a cleaner planet.
At TAE Power Solutions, we design power management systems that use less but do more. From electric vehicle drivetrains and ultrafast charging to stationary energy storage and grid efficiencies, we develop a clean energy ecosystem of proprietary technology designed to go faster, perform stronger, travel farther, and last longer.
About the Role:
As a member of the Software team, you will be working on the testing of I nverter and Motor Control / BMS / Charging software for a range of demonstrator and production projects. You will be involved in all stages of the software testing processes, guide, and mentor other more junior engineers within the team, take active part in the estimation and planning of new projects, and liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and other engineering teams within TAE Power Solutions (TPS).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide technical delivery of software test activities to meet timescale and cost targets for R&D products and customer projects
- Technical support for embedded software testing for a range of vehicle domains (e.g. powertrain, BMS, Charging), through development and validation of Embedded Software
- Involved in development / review of technical software requirement documents
- Creating technical software test plan documents
- Support system integration testing, provide debugging capability during development and deliver production ready solutions
- Interface with suppliers and partners with technical requirements and feedback for existing and new designs
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. electronic hardware, control SW etc.) to develop modern, innovative and practical solutions
- Required Education & Experience:
- Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science related discipline as a minimum
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience successfully supporting projects in an engineering environment either in an OEM or Tier 1, for production or R&D programmes
- Supporting systems engineering processes and software testing
- Experience of embedded firmware testing, for software deployed onto and interfacing with bespoke hardware
- Significant experience of scripting language development for test systems
- Testing experience of functional safety compliant software, as per ISO 26262
- Authoring required documentation, including requirements specifications, technical reports, test specifications, user manuals, work instructions etc.
- Bench testing and practical validation of software functionality and safety requirements
- Automotive communications protocols e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, Flexray, UDS, OBD, J1939 etc.
- A history of interfacing with external stakeholders (e.g. customers or suppliers) for dealing with technical queries and resolving technical issues.
Desired Experience
- It would be beneficial if the applicant has experience in the following areas:
- Testing experience of application of systems and software developed using (e.g. UML, SysML) and tools (e.g. Simulink, Targetlink)
- Testing experience of low-level software for xEV components e.g. BMS, inverters, DC/DC converters, OBC etc.
- Use of standard automotive diagnostics and calibration tools
- Familiarity with Automotive SPICE development framework
- Knowledge of control systems and the practical application of control theory
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated, creative, and adaptive team player
- Collaborative & willing to take on roles, responsibilities and challenges required to achieve company goals and objectives.
- Must enjoy working in a Team with the key objective of supporting the Team
goals
- Must be prepared to work under pressure of delivery
- Target-driven and self-starting
- Natural leader, with hands-on approach
- Good general commercial awareness, clearly able to demonstrate negotiation experience and delivery of the negotiations.
- Able to prioritize and organize project workloads, schedules and tasks.
About Us:
Imagination, skill, and will
We are a team of over 250 engineers, scientists, professionals, and big thinkers from over 40 countries. We work daily at the frontiers of science, to deliver products that lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to reach for the stars and build the future with fusion and science.
We are looking for passionate candidates who bring their skill and will every day to accomplish our mission.
At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric because it’s powered by TAE.
Confident, collaborative, and creative
We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.
You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:
- You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.
- You are collaborative, and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.
- You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.
What we offer:
- A collaborative environment: An organization, where talents and interests can plug in to different groups outside of direct job description.
- Generous payment rewards: For novel research, patents, and talent referrals
- Potential for equity participation
- Hybrid/remote work options for certain positions
- Robust team-building events on and off-site
Learn more
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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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