At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative vehicle features in a cutting-edge digital cockpit.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking automotive company focused on digital innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a health cash plan after probation.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
- Why this job: Shape the future of driving with exciting technology and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and 5+ years in automotive digital cockpit systems required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Responsibilities:
- Elicitation and management of stakeholder requirements
- Derivation of System Architecture, system feasibility
- Technical engagement, coordination and integration with third-party suppliers
- Creation, review and approval of system requirements and technical specifications
- Validation planning, test specification, vehicle verification & validation
- The Digital Cockpit Domain features needing support are:
- Native Navigation
- Voice Assistant
- Smart Phone projections (Car Play, Android Auto)
- Media services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal)
- Attribute Requirements
- Use Case Diagrams
- User Needs
- Feature Lists
- Feature Behaviour
- Architecture Requirements
- UX UI system Definitions
- SDK integration Requirements
- API specification documentations
- Certification / Licensing requirements and process documentation
- Model-based system simulation (e.g. Simulink / System Composer)
Requirements:
- Engineering degree 2:1 or above
- +5 years' experience of automotive programmes preferably in Digital Cockpit systems
- Minimum 5 years' experience in at least one of the following features:
- Navigation / route guidance / map integration
- Voice assistant systems (embedded or cloud)
- Media and streaming integration
- Smartphone projection systems (CarPlay / Android Auto)
- System UI languages translation
- Hands-on experience integrating third-party SDKs and APIs (navigation, media, voice)
- Familiar with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and API specification management
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in automotive infotainment UX/UI or HMI systems
- Understanding of multi-display environments: Centre console + instrument cluster + head-up display (HUD), Seamless transitions between displays
- Knowledge of UX principles for safety-critical automotive applications (minimal driver distraction, glanceability, accessibility)
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers
- Demonstrate strong customer, team & supplier management skills
- An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure and to manage time effectively under tight and rigid deadlines
- Significant experience of system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, design/performance modelling, systems integration and acceptance testing; applying Systems Engineering principles in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach
- Capable of decomposing High-Level requirements into the Vehicle and System level and of the converse, providing design guidance to ensure that system designs are backed up by higher level product and legal requirements
- Experience in IBM Rational DOORS, Jama or similar is essential
- Previous experience with automotive network designs (CAN/Ethernet/LIN) is essential
- Experience in using JIRA is essential
- AGILE or similar for daily Task management is strongly preferred
- Experience in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tooling is strongly preferred
- Experience with diagnostic standards such as UDS, DoIP and design for manufacture
- Developing technical leadership skills recognised by a wide development team as a reference point for the architectural design, and providing technical guidance to peers
- Evidenced knowledge of standards such as Automotive SPICE, CMMI, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 and SUMS (Software Update Management System)
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio
Benefits:
- Health cash plan, following successful probation
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Generous absence cover
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Octopus EV scheme
System Engineer - Vehicle Features - Digital Cockpit employer: EDAG Engineering Group
As a System Engineer in the Digital Cockpit domain, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. Our company offers a robust benefits package, including hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and a health cash plan, all while fostering a culture of technical excellence and teamwork. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and supports your professional development in the exciting automotive industry.
We think you need these skills to ace System Engineer - Vehicle Features - Digital Cockpit
Stakeholder Requirements Elicitation
System Architecture Derivation
Technical Engagement
Third-Party Supplier Coordination
System Requirements Creation and Review
Validation Planning
Test Specification
