System and function designer

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.

We imagine that our friends, families, and children are transported in a personal, sustainable and safe way. What we build is a self-driving, fully electric, connected, and super safe Volvo Car.   

The team
You will be joining a team of five ambitious colleagues that work closely across different departments. We work with solutions for vehicle mode control from early concept to industrialization and follow-up in the field. We design and build the software which enables all functions in the car such as the exterior lights, the transfer from manual to autonomous drive and when to allow the audio system can to be active. We are dedicated to building cross-functional and empowered teams and an agile environment where we learn every day, challenge each other and give continuous feedback. 

Your role
Your main focus will be within system design and function specification. You will be part of writing system documentation, requirement management, review and sign-off technical documentation. You will work in close collaboration with other competences and contribute to each other within the areas of software-, system- and hardware engineering. You will lead the development of the concept solution, which means a strategy and structure to balance energy consumption for the complete electrical system during all phases of life. The work also involves monitoring implementations in ongoing car programs to secure feedback to the concept solution.

You and your skills
For this position experience from system design and function specification and experience in software development in Phyton, C++/C is required. You enjoy learning from others, as well as, sharing your knowledge with your colleagues. You communicate well in English and have a M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in or equivalent within Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering Physics, or similar area of education. 

Knowledge of distributed electrical systems and electrical architecture and ISO 26262 is a plus. 

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Emelie Normand at emelie.normand@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. Please apply no later than January 17th, 2021 but note that selections will be running continuously. Please note, due to GDPR application through E-mail is not accepted.