System Architect

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
At Research & Development, you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. 

Traction Battery Software (TBSW) is a part of the department Battery & Charging Controls. The department commit to deliver products with high quality and with an ownership that lays within the development teams in each Agile Release Train (ART). TBSW’s main focus is to deliver a robust Battery SW platform for the next generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles.

What’s in it for you?
To support the new strategy with an aggressive plan for Electrification, Volvo Cars are currently moving to in-house development of key software components of the traction battery management system. In parallel with the innovation of improved functions of the software, there are standards and best practices that we must fulfil to create a safe and reliable product. We need your support in driving innovation at the same time making sure it can be done in accordance with regulations and keeping the product scalable and adaptable for the future.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a System Engineer to join our Battery Management System and Architecture team. The team consists of skilled engineers with deep knowledge in different areas such as System Safety, Diagnostics and SW Architecture. The team is defining the functionality and architecture of the SW, setting the framework for the SW development teams to develop and enhance the different functions of the battery.

Your contribution will be to secure that the prerequisites needed for the SW development teams are in place, participate in analysis work needed in order to set the right requirements for the system. You will also guide the development teams in these activities by assisting with your expertise. Also you will provide suggestions on improved functionality and other improvements for the future.

You and your skills
We expect you to have a degree in computer science or electrical engineering, with experience in software development and software engineering. You have experience/knowledge of working within the HV-battery domain, or another part of the electrical driveline. It is also good if you are used to work in an agile/scrum environment.
You have deep knowledge in functional safety standard ISO26262, and you also have proven experience within this field. Of course, you are also fluent in English (written and spoken).

Do you fit the profile?
You have a positive attitude and focus on possibilities rather than obstacles, and you are structured and possess good documentation skills. Since collaboration, knowledge sharing, and guiding people are key in this role it is important that you enjoy working with others in a team/cross functional environment. You are pro-active and persistent in achieving goals and know when to be flexible in order to achieve those goals.

How to learn more and apply 
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume via the link below no later than 27th of November.

Please note that we will not accept applications via email due to GDPR. 

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