Lead Software Tools Engineer

Job description:

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for a Lead Software Tools Engineer to work within the Data Analytics Toolset Team, the team are responsible for supporting the Propulsion Controls department with the development of propulsion calibration, simulation toolsets, processes and procedures for streamlining calibration development, data analytics and improving working relationships with suppliers.

As a Lead Software Tools Engineer, you must possess the ability to future-proof the software using a forward-thinking approach and understanding the companywide vision that is essential to maintaining and improving the current toolsets whilst developing new features and functions for a constantly changing environment.

The team are leading simulation, desktop and cloud-based calibration activities internally and externally with major suppliers through the use of Matlab, Simulink and Python-based toolsets.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Develop and agree on what desktop-based toolsets to import, visualize, check and improve data efficiency through the calibration teams
Manage and utilize CAE data to create vehicle models that improve desktop calibrations
Experience and or knowledge in transmission, hybrid calibration, controls and software development, powertrain driveline systems and controls
Development of desktop calibration application with cloud-based backend performing big data scale processing and machine learning
Experience and or knowledge of modern data analytics, programming and visualization
Support the vision for the future of data-driven engineering within propulsion controls - from the body of knowledge through to data analysis, visualization and feedback for continuous improvement

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Understands the importance of data and its analysis in the engineering life cycle - a technical mindset that strives for objective over subjective decisions with data-driven solutions
A passion for the automotive industry and strong project management capabilities with excellent execution skills and the ability to multitask
Comfortable challenging with strong influencing and engagement skills - able to challenge existing thinking positively whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
A resilient and enthusiastic individual that is able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
A dynamic and determined individual that is highly driven, committed and results-orientated with significant pace, energy and confidence Able to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with longer-term planning and vision
Able to deliver quality and consistency in a complex, highly demanding environment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Data engineering, analysis & visualisation

Development of graphic user interfaces with complex, multi-app interactions, the experience of model-view presenter / controller, unit testing & object-oriented programming
Development of vehicle models using program assumptions e.g. torque vs speed (in & through gear), e-motor performance, vehicle acceleration, physics of motion
Languages ideally - Python, Matlab, JavaScript, SQL
Experience with computing services such as Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Data Studio, Tableau

Cloud-based analysis

Management of scalable end-to-end data ingestion, processing and management pipelines
Management of server-based and serverless backend data interfaces
Platforms
Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Azure
Languages - Python, JavaScript, Go, SQL, Matlab

Software development methodologies, dev-ops and management

Agile, Scrum, KanBan
Platforms
BitBucket, Git, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence