Principal Engineer - Digitalization of Hällered Proving Ground

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Our Challenge
The world is becoming more and more digital and we need to secure that Hällered proving ground is compatible in this area, therefore the time has come to digitalize our test track including providing virtual environment and connectivity.

Do you want to contribute to future mobility? Then the role as Principal Engineer at Hällered Proving Ground is the place for you to prosper. You will make a real difference for Volvo Cars development of Autonomous Drive and Advanced Driver Assistance System among other attributes! In this role you will get the opportunity to develop both technology and organization, you will need excellent skills in collaboration and a technological curiosity in the area!

The site is located 15 km from Borås / 65 km from Gothenburg. 

Your Contribution
Your primary aim will be to close the loop between CAE and proving ground testing by providing correlated digital data. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders around the organization, you will ensure that we have state-of-the-art equipment and technology to fulfill the demand with regard to the digitalization of our test tracks. 

As of now, we will divide the scope into three focus areas:
* Digital representation of road surface: Provide a database of road profiles, digital clones of public roads and point cloud for our stakeholders as input for their work as well as validating SIL/MIL/HIL environments.
*  Connectivity (v2x): Provide a dynamic road information infrastructure, monitor and implement SOTA (State-of-the-art) technologies such as WiFi, RSU, and 4/5G networks.
* Map data: Provide map data on different levels & versions and from injected/manipulated information.


Common for all three areas are that you will ensure interface knowledge between digital and physical proving grounds, you will also be responsible for creating databases and the distribution of information. You will work long-term, with data-driven maintenance and continuous improvements. 

In order to succeed you will take input from other test sites as well as collaborate with universities and other external stakeholders to develop new test methods and equipment.

What You Bring
We see that you have a Master of Science in Engineering or Civil Engineering, in addition, you will need solid experience from CAE, AD development, or civil engineering. If you have experience in vehicle testing and vehicle connectivity (WiFi, RSU, and 4/5G networks) it is beneficial. 

You have experience in leading projects, implementing new technical solutions, holding presentations, and building networks. You possess a Driving license B, are fluent in English, and preferably in Swedish as well. 

Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key. You share our interest in technology and strive to be at the forefront in this area. You are a positive and driven team player passionate about solving problems. You enable innovation by being flexible, proactive, and open to new ideas. You have a holistic view, a sense of quality, and the ability to inspire others towards a common goal. 

Last but not least, you dare to be bold, with integrity and curiosity as guiding stars, and relentless customers value as aim. 

How to Learn More and Apply
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Niclas Brandt via email niclas.brandt@volvocars.com or Principal Engineer Hans Rydeling via email hans.rydeling@volvocars.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Sandra Viklund via email sandra.viklund@volvocars.com . 

Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-09-15. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.