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Systems Engineer

Employer
Jaguar Land Rover
Location
Gaydon
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
29 Nov 2022
Reference
99102

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Job Details

Job description:

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Opportunity
At Jaguar Land Rover we're working hard to create entertaining, convenient and seamlessly connected cars that fit perfectly into our customers' lives all around the world.
The Connected Infotainment team is integral to making that vision a reality, by leveraging technology stacks such as AWS, HTML5 and Node.js to bring to life features like media streaming and in-car payment services.
We're looking for an enthusiastic systems engineer with a passion for technology who can help us deliver our vision. This role is perfect for someone with a knack for problem solving, systems requirements and design experience, and strong interpersonal skills.
If this sounds like the perfect next step in your engineering career, get in touch!

Key Performance Indicators
* Squad sprint velocity
* Solution performance
* Defect fix rates and fix-fail rates
* Reduction of technical debt
* System Functional and Non-Functional Analysis - carry out a range of analysis and investigations of the customer requirements to define the expected system functionality and their performance targets.
* Evaluate multiple system design concepts and maintain integrity between system and its components to arrive at a harmonised solution
* System Design Specification - prepare system requriements specification and developing functional designs, demonstrating how the system satisfies the defined customer requirements
* System Integration - Define system logical and physical architecture, Interface Control Document and a system integration plan.
* Verification and Validation - Design and develop system integration tests
* Support cross-functional technical reviews


Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Work closely with the squad's architects and product owners to translate customer/business needs into system requirements
* Conduct root cause analysis on defects, identify interim and permanent fixes, and validate the fixes
* Manage suppliers to ensure fixes and functionality are delivered, integrated and tested in a timely manner
* Collatborate with other squads to ensure interfaces between components are well architected
* Support proof-of-concept projects and technical feasibility studies
* Provide technical and logistical support to the Connected Infotainment Environment squad and other related teams
* Support supplier sourcing decisions


Key Interactions
* Off-board Platform Team
* Tier 1 Suppliers
* Marketing
* Purchasing
* Other squads within the Infotainment domain


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Relevant experience of working in a Software Systems Engineering environment
* Comfortable with fundamental software design concepts
* Experience of applying Systems Engineering methodology - system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, design modelling, systems integration, system assessment and acceptance
* Awareness of SysML / UML modelling languages
* Good verbal and written communications
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
* Relevant degree (e.g. Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent experience preferred


Desirable:
* Experience in solving complex technical issues using a structured approaches e.g. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified
* Experience with POSIX-based operating systems e.g. QNX
* Experience with Android operating systems
* Experience in analysing software performance
* Experience of distributed systems
* Awareness of AWS technologies, e.g. Certified Cloud Practitioner
* Some experience working within a Scrum team
* Supplier management
* Full UK driving license - candidate must be able to get to the Gaydon office as and when required for activities such as in-car testing and workshops with the rest of the team


Personal Profile
Essential:
* An individual with a strong awareness of the impact their decisions have on end customers and the business
* A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical colleagues
* An effective team player who supports team members
* An individual who promotes positivity and transparency in their interactions with colleagues and suppliers
* An individual with enthusiasm for connected/consumer technology


Desirable:
* Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure
* An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
* An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load
* An individual with demonstrable experience of creatively solving technical problems
* An individual with demonstrable experience of contributing to innovation

Company

Innovative. Trusted. Pioneering. These three qualities have always summed up Jaguar Land Rover. They have been encapsulated within the performance, luxury and excellence of all our products. They are what every person working for us lives and breathes.

We have been automotive industry pioneers for more than six decades. Jaguar debuted in 1935. Land Rover made its celebrated entrance in 1948.

From then until now, we have been at the forefront of technical innovation in all areas of vehicle development. Through our revolutionary technologies, performance and craftsmanship, we have pushed the boundaries of what the industry considers possible over and over again. Our efforts have led to some of the most iconic nameplates ever to grace the road.

With an ever-evolving history and exhilarating future, this is the place to drive your pursuit for success. This is where you'll push the boundaries of your potential. This is where you'll put excellence in motion.

Company info
Location
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV3 4LF
GB

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