SW Architect Traction Battery

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.

About us
We are dedicated to electrify our brand in a broad effort with Plug-In hybrids (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). At the engineering department of Propulsion Controls and Calibration, we are responsible for design and delivery of the technical solution of Traction Battery systems for electrified vehicles. 

What´s in it for you
Traction Battery Controls and Calibration are the enabler in the effort to electrify our vehicles. We develop the complete battery system in-house, meaning that you will be working with a broad range of tasks within many different engineering fields with all the skilled engineers within the Traction Battery ART!
You will be a part of the group Battery architecture & industrialisation whose main target is to define system concepts, technical strategies and deliver complete battery controls system solutions including software functionality, safety, diagnostics and BMS HW.

What you’ll do
The System Architect operates mainly in the context of an ART and works with the Teams and provide technical trade-offs concerning systems, functions, modules, components, interfaces and capability areas for the ART.

You will be part of a team that consist of Functional owner, System safety Engineers and both SA2 and SA3 Function and Diagnostics that is working with agile processes and tools. The team is responsible of the total system design of the high voltage battery system and you will contribute to the development of system solutions and High Level SW design.

You will review and brake down incoming features and discuss technical solutions with the ART teams. You will also support and perform investigations and tests on system level. There are strict processes for quality assurance in-place. SPICE certification is also on the agenda. This to meet ISO 26262, and implementation of safety functionality.

Do you fit the profile?
Great team spirit and strong communication skills will help you to excel in this role, make strong collaboration with connected to get the best solutions. Hence having a positive attitude and team spirit will play an important role in achieving your goals. We believe diversity is a strength that contributes to great innovations!

We see that you have a degree within Electrical, Computer, Engineering Physics or equivalent level of education. You have experience of Simulation and Model-Based Design using MATLAB/ Simulink as well as experience of developing software algorithms, specifications and test. You are used to work in AUTOSAR and programming skills in C, C++ and Python would be beneficial.

If you have previous experience within automotive development, especially from Volvo Cars (VPDS) it is a benefit, so would also Knowledge in ISO 26262 be. Have you also work in an agile development processes or SAFE it would be even more beneficial. You are fluent in English (written and spoken) and hold a B driving license.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Karin Berggren at karin.berggren@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2020-05-04.