Senior Systems Engineer - Software and Electrical Architecture

Royal Leamington Spa
9 months ago
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Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - Software and Electrical Architecture to join our highly skilled and dynamic Engineering Team.

The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our offices in Leamington Spa where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, FORSEVEN offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

What you will do:

Systems engineering with responsibility for concurrent engineering of the current range of Gordon Murray Technologies EV vehicles, focusing on Electrical Architectures and Software Systems.
As part of a team, develop a model-based understanding of systems architecture and the interactions between different vehicle systems and functions, humans, and the environment, providing guidance and support to team members and external stakeholders.
Working in collaboration with various stakeholders and technology partners, responsible for ensuring the definition and delivery of software-controlled vehicle functions across vehicle domains align with the overall vehicle Electrical Architecture and technical roadmaps. This includes authoring function description documents, logical architectural diagrams, requirements, test specifications, etc.
Apply systems architecture principles to support the development of electrical architecture within the unique constraint spaces defined for each program.
Participate in analysis and reviews to ensure that the vehicle systems meet applicable quality, safety, security, and legal requirements.
Develop requirements and interface definitions (including network definitions) for subsystems and components, ranging from simple binary functions to complex distributed functions.
Manage engineering changes and issues that occur during the engineering lifecycle.
Use engineering design artefacts to perform impact and root cause analyses of issues understanding the impact on vehicle systems, and work with stakeholders and domain experts to ensure timely solutions.Who are you:

Relevant experience of systems engineering delivering multiple programs within an automotive, aerospace or e-mobility engineering environment.
Demonstrable understanding of domain and zonal electrical architectures, vehicle functions, networks and diagnostic technologies.
Experience with model-based systems engineering methods, languages and tools such as SysML, Capella, ArchiMate™, Preevision, etc.
Demonstrable experience delivering vehicle functions, from definition to validation. Extensive experience generating and analysing requirements. Working knowledge of requirements management tools, Polarion, Doors, etc.
Working knowledge of software architectures, development methodologies, test and validation strategies, and development environments.
Extensive experience of project engineering with multiple Tier 1 suppliers and technology partners, preparation of technical documentation and project reports.
Experience of delivery within lean and/or agile engineering frameworks and full product lifecycle activities.
Experience with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards, as well as familiarity with regulatory compliance processes.
Articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative.
Possession of a Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Automotive or similar honours degree. Other recognised qualifications combined with relevant experience will be considered.
Possession of INCOSE CSEP or ASEP would be advantageous.
Full driving license is essential and no visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling abroad.About us and our culture…

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

Disclaimer:

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