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Brief Description about the role:The Technical Specialist – Propulsion Controls Software is a recognised domain expert responsible for providing advanced technical leadership across safety‑critical embedded software, model‑based development, and control strategies for electrified propulsion systems. This role shapes software and model architecture defines development and verification methodologies, and ensures strong alignment with ISO 26262, aSPICE, and enterprise QMS standards.Working across propulsion controls, power electronics interfaces, and charging systems, the Technical Specialist delivers high‑integrity software solutions that meet demanding robustness and reliability expectations for PHEV/BEV platforms. The role provides authoritative guidance on system and software specifications, validates safety concepts, governs modelling and testing best practices, and ensures the quality and completeness of all safety‑related work products.Operating as a key technical reference point for Lead Engineers, software modellers, and software testers, the Technical Specialist collaborates closely with system engineering, functional safety, electrification core teams, and product owners to drive engineering maturity, process excellence, and technical consistency across multiple programmes.Skills, experience and qualifications:Essential:Master’s / Graduate’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline. Minimum 12 - 14 years of experience in developing embedded application software using fixed- and floating-point implementations. Strong knowledge of BEV, MHEV, and PHEV propulsion system architectures, including associated control strategies and enabling technologies. Clear understanding of regulatory and homologation requirements applicable to BEV and PHEV systems within safety critical environments.Demonstrated expertise in developing Robust control models for Automotive Electronics Control System such as On-Board Chargers (OBC), DCDC converters, Inverter Control Unit and Battery Management Systems (BMS) etc.Experience with ISO 26262, including hands‑on participation in safety audits, assessments, and end‑to‑end development of fully compliant software and system architectures.Extensive hands-on experience with auto-code generation workflows, including adherence to safety critical coding guidelines (ISO 26262, MISRAC/C++).Experience in Safety Software Architecture development using SystemDesk or equivalent architecture definition tools. Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and toolchains.Strong experience in MIL and SIL validation using Simulink Test Manager within an ISO 26262 compliant development process.High proficiency in requirements engineering, including requirements authoring, traceability, and management using tools such as DOORS or similar. Experience managing and decomposing requirements across complex hardware/software co-development programs within the automotive domain. Solid understanding of the systems engineering V Model, with practical experience applying ASPICE compliant development processes. Model, with practical experience applying ASPICE compliant development processes. Proficiency in version control and configuration management tools, including TortoiseSVN and Git.Experience with Agile project management tools such as Rally, Jira, or similar environments. Working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) and experience performing design level FMEAs. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience managing deliverables within defined program timelines. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross functional engineering teams. Experience driving designs/projects from concept through production, managing multiple components across parallel vehicle programs. Demonstrated experience in change management, including impact assessment and controlled implementation. Ability to make well-reasoned, data driven decisions in alignment with business and customer objectives. reasoned, data driven decisions in alignment with business and customer objectives. Strong understanding of commodity timing and delivery plans, including Design Verification Plans (DVP), program plans, and supplier timing adherence.Required tools knowledge:MBD Tool e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, StateflowMBSE Tool e.g. SystemDesk / System Composer / CATIA MagicProject Management Tool e.g. JiraRequirement Management Tool e.g. 3D TRM/Polarian/DOORSVersion Control Tool/System e.g. GitDesired:Masters/PhD in electrical/electronics engineering.Experience in architecting and developing Propulsion system control SW with full functional‑safety compliance.Expertise with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, CANFD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).Experience with AUTOSAR‑compliant software developmentExperience defining and implementing diagnostics strategies and onboard diagnostic (OBD) design activities.Complete product design lifecycle experienceA knowledge of typical BEV, MHEV and PHEV system solutions and technologiesThe ability to manage a project from requirement to production; manage parts across multiple vehicle programmes.Key responsibilities of the role will include:Support/lead the design and release of high integrity application and base software components for propulsion ECUs across PHEV/BEV programmes, compliant with ISO 26262. Ensure robust software timing plans meet programme milestones and QCDWT(Quality, Cost, Functionality, Weight, and timing) targets, including safety evidence at each gateway. Author, analyse and decompose system, software and safety requirements for the selected architecture, including ASIL allocation and feasibility. Apply deep knowledge of ISO 26262–compliant methodologies and workflows; strong familiarity with aSPICE concepts and ISO 26262 functional safety principles across the software development lifecycle. Maintain requirements quality and end‑to‑end traceability across design, tests and safety work products (RMDV). Generate and maintain MBSE models for the selected architecture and supporting MATLAB/Simulink architectural models. Participate in design, quality and safety reviews with internal teams and suppliers; provide authoritative technical input on interfaces, diagnostics and verification. Train and mentor the team in SystemDesk/System Composer, model‑based development, diagnostics, version control and agile methods, including FuSa/aSPICE good practices. Ensure DFMEA, design rules, RMDV and Statement of Work artefacts—and ISO 26262 Part 6 software work products—are implemented at appropriate maturity gateways. Lead issue resolution (AIMS) and drive change management (WERS), ensuring safety impact assessment, verification, validation and traceability. Coordinate planning, delivery and reporting of software and safety artefacts to support Cycle Plan programmes and studies using PCDS principles. Provide technical input on delivery approach, supply strategy and engineering process to achieve attribute targets and maintain competitiveness. Facilitate conflict and issue resolution within the Centre of Competence and across functions for software, controls and integration topics. Monitor CoC content delivery for embedded software; lead/facilitate or escalate cross‑module problem resolution across virtual builds, physical builds and launch support. Consolidate external communications and status reporting for senior managers and Chief Engineers. Contribute to weekly Programme Steering Team and Vehicle Integration Team forums; drive disciplined tool/process usage to meet unit gateway deliverables. Undertake other relevant work as directed by senior leaders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical, safety and attribute targets are met. Ensure all applicable JLR requirements and standards (QMS, aSPICE, ISO 26262) are met throughout the product lifecycle. Develop and maintain engineering design documentation (“book of knowledge”), including safety rationale and lessons learned. Provide input to new feature development, including early feasibility, architecture options and V&V impacts.