Software Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Software Engineer Steering Gear

Within the Department of Deceleration & Steering, we develop Brake- and Steering- systems for future car models and continuously improve our current models.  We are now looking to outsource the responsibility to implement (together with the supplier) the Software for the steering gear in our next-generation vehicles.

This assignment will involve collaboration both with internal and external partners and will require high communication and project lead skills. A high technical interest in both HW and SW is required.

Assignment and Scope
The purpose of Volvo Cars’ Steering department is to create the best Steering system for the customer regarding Safety, Sustainability, and Steering Feel.

The responsibility/ownership of implementing a new steering gear in our next-generation vehicles will require high coordination/collaboration skills and a very high understanding of the steering system and its impact on the rest of the car. 

The Steering Gear in our next-generation vehicles is developed by a full-service supplier. The status of the program today is that we are finalizing the sourcing of our first vehicle and moving into the implementation phase.  At the same time, we are already sourcing the second vehicle. Therefore this assignment requires competence both in the pre-sourcing phase (concept) and implementation phase.

Deliverables and Responsibilities 
o    Develop and continuously improve the quality of the steering system according to VCC procedures.
o    Follow the technical/logical Plan for the competence area and VPP (volvo project plan)
o    Together with system architects, principal engineer, and attribute team draw up specifications and requirements for the component and communicate them to potential suppliers with proper documentation.
o    Work in close collaboration with
o    Attribute leaders (safety, vehicle dynamics, etc.)
o    Manufacturing
o    External Suppliers
o    Etc.
o    Define test plans, perform acceptance and integration tests and review test results
o    Ensure the work is delivered as per specified acceptance criteria and definition


Requirements – Experience and background  
We believe you have a passion for SW with several years of hands-on experience in SW development and you are eager to develop and continuously improve the quality of the architecture for the steering system according to VCC procedures. 
o    You have an M.Sc. in Controls and Mechatronics, Electronical or Computer Science Engineering or equal.
o    You are fluent in English (spoken and written) have a driving license (B) and drive on a regular basis.
o    More than 3 years of hands on experience in the following
o    Engineering documentation (Requirements)
o    SW Quality Assurance
o    Project Management
o    Supplier Management
o    FMEA
o    System Safety
o    Cybersecurity
o    You are also self-organizing and has full knowledge and the ability to work independently in Volvos Product Development Processes, Systems, and Tools.

Interest and application 
To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents in English as soon as possible since recruitment is ongoing.
Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.