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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Charging Software Architect to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.
Charging Software Architect with a strong background in automotive, electric vehicles, UML, and model-based engineering.
The Software Architect will be responsible for designing and delivering the software architecture, including all related artifacts, using appropriate tools and methodologies to represent system functions.
Additionally, they will communicate architectural concepts to the development team, ensuring that the software meets all functional, quality, and security requirements.
The role also involves supporting the resolution of charging software architecture issues and collaborating across teams and functions to develop software requirements. A solid understanding of Embedded Coder and MISRA C for production code generation is essential.
The architect may also be required to undertake other tasks as directed by their line manager in relation to their role.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience as a software architect in automotive domain.
- Excellent knowledge of application software design in autosar based architecture.
- Excellent knowledge of UML and Model based system engineering, MATLAB/Simulink modelling experience.
Experience Required:
- Capable of validating the control code through use of software validation tools and in the HIL environment.
- Knowledge of Powertrain and / or Electrical systems.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and prioritize workload items.
- Possess a high level of attention to detail / accuracy, whilst delivering at pace.
- Team player, able to work effectively over multiple teams and department to deliver effective solutions.
- Proven people and networking skills to bring out the best from others and bring in best practices.
- Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
- Customer first mindset who is easy to do business with, transparent and dependable.
- Determined, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence.
- An effective team player who supports team members.
- Able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision.
- Resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment.
- A technically curious individual who can use data and logical argument, challenge constructively opposing views, or dive deep into unfamiliar processes and issues.
Experience Preferred:
- Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering embedded controls software in a model-based environment.
- Experience in writing and maintaining requirements for real time control software systems (ideally in DOORS).
- Good understanding of charging systems and their application.
- High voltage hardware knowledge / experience (IGBTs, SiC, MOSFETs etc.).
- Familiarity with DSpace SystemDesk and/or MathWorks System Composer.
- Fixed point code generation (Embedded Coder / Target Link / C etc.).
- Experience with Infineon TriCore and DSP microcontrollers.
- Higher degree in software, controls or other relevant subject.
Additional Information:
- Hybrid working: yes.
- Travel may be required.
