Senior Engineer Integration & Validation (dSpace)

Job title: Senior Engineer – Integration & Validation (dSpace)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hinckley, UK, LE10 3BZ

We are looking for a Senior Engineer – Integration & Validation (dSpace) to join our client’s team.

Our client prides itself on their dedication to engineering motorcycles that offer exceptional riding experiences. They achieve this through their ingenious blend of well-coordinated, easy-to-operate chassis and robust, adaptable engines. The outcome is a captivating variety of motorcycles that offer thoughtful, practical performance.

What You'll Do:

• Define and develop dSPACE rigs hardware configuration (Configuration Desk) for bench testing.

• Create test plans for control systems for our new Electric Platform.

• Create, review and modify test specifications and test cases for motorcycle electrical systems (Vehicle Supervisory controller, Integration with ABS/IMU, HMI) and motorcycle components (Accelerator, Driver Handlebar Interface, pumps, etc…).

• Align activity with the Control Software release plans.

• Maintain the HIL rig layout and user interface for other users and software developers.

• Execute manual tests and convert them to automated tests.

• Create test automation using dSPACE tool chain (e.g. Automation Desk).

• Collect & analyse test results and generate periodic test reports.

• Work within the Project Team (following Agile methodology).

• Continuous improvement to advance design procedures, best practices, efficiency

improvements and test structures etc.

• Comply with standards and best practises to meet functional safety requirements and

ISO26262.

• Define guidelines and create test methodology and best practises.

• Document and track issues found during testing.

• Any other duties as required by your Manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Detailed knowledge of the dSPACE toolset for HIL rig real time testing in closed loop (Configuration Desk, Control Desk).
• HIL rig hardware configuration and integration of electrical components. Familiar with version control tools (SVN or Gitlab).
• Proficient in Systems test and validation.
• Manual / Automated Test case generation.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in vehicle communication systems (CAN, LIN) design and debugging.

It Would Be An Asset If You Also Have:

• Previous experience of working within an automotive / manufacturing / industrial environment.
• Experience with Defect resolution tools (e.g. JIRA).
• Familiar with plant modelling concepts using Matlab/Simulink.
• Script development e.g. Python, Matlab, CAPL.
• Proficient in dSPACE AutomationDesk software package for reusable test development
• Working with E-Powertrain and Battery Management Systems
• Experience with Vector PREEvision