A leading technology and engineering services business that designs and manufactures bespoke battery systems for next generation aerospace applications is currently looking to recruit a Senior Embedded Engineer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the full development lifecycle of the Battery Management System (BMS) firmware. Initially the role will focus on development of a BMS and if required building a software team to support this. There are several project phases before full product certification is needed.
The Senior Embedded Engineer will:
- Develop prototype BMS in view for certification
- Develop and execute the software team strategy, processes, toolchains, and innovation
- Provide technical leadership in the full development lifecycle of HV batteries, BMS, and electric aircraft powertrain integration
- Work with the commercial team to evaluate opportunities and prepare programme bids
- Work with programme managers to plan and execute electronics programmes
- Engineering sign-off of software
The successful Senior Embedded Engineer will have:
- Engineering Degree in related discipline
- Experience in designing and implementing firmware for High Voltage Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Knowledge of comms protocols such as CAN and ISO SPI
- Membership of an industry related professional body is advantageous but not essential
- Knowledge of aerospace Design Assurance Levels (DAL), or Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) is desirable
- Knowledge of ARP 4754 and DO-178 (Aerospace electronic hardware development lifecycle) and or ISO26262 automotive equivalent is desirable
