Software Engineer - test systems - West Midlands (889713)

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Software Engineer - test systems
West Midlands, England

Software Engineer on test systems - TRW Automotive - Solihull and/or Cirencester - £Excellent and benefits

A highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced software engineer with an interest in developing and implementing advanced methodologies to test the robustness and functionality of safety critical embedded systems for automotive steering systems during the product design lifecycle.

You will be part of a growing team responsible for developing new advanced test technologies, including hardware-in-the-Loop test tools (HIL), high performance FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) electric motor models as well as test strategies to ensure system level compliance and robustness.

TRW"ssteering technology delivers fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide reduction benefits, as well as advanced functions such as parking assistance. Our department develops the application and driver software for millions of steering systems. This is a very fast-paced sector requiring advanced product-design and problem-solving skills for programmes with short design cycle times and high production volumes.
What you'll do
- Develop Labview Real-Time and FPGA code for advanced real-time hardware simulation
- Analyse product system requirements and develop test strategy
- Design test equipment using UML
- Write test tools using C, C#, Python and Labview
- Review and debug test scripts which use the test equipment

What we are looking for

Essential:

- Good software/electronic engineering or computer science degree
- Experience of embedded software design including awareness of C language
- Experience developing and implementing software tests
- Flexibility to adapt in an exciting fast-paced working environment



Desirable:
- An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
- Experience of Modelling, eg. Simulink modelling of sensors and actuators
- Hardware/Software-in-the-Loop (HiL and SiL) system development experience
- Willingness to do international travel

The salary offered to successful candidates will be driven by experience and their sound Technical knowledge and their ability to work as part of a team. The client is looking to interview immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a current UK Driving Licence.

Applicatnts will be considered from contract candidates but please make this clear on application.

to apply please contact Kevin Harris at Jonathan Lee Recruitment with a CV, availability, present and desired salary and any work permit restrictions including expiry.

E: kevin.harris@jonlee.co.uk
T: 01384 397555

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.