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Modelling & Simulation Engineer

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Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Posted 14 February 2025
Salary Up to £33 per hour
LocationWarwick
Job type Contract
Discipline EV & Electrical Systems
Reference68742_1739532047

Job description

Position: Modelling & Simulation Engineer
Sector: Electrical Engineering
Location: Gaydon
Position Type: Contract
Inside / Outside IR35: INSIDE
Salary: £33 Umbrella / PAYE

Job Description:

  • The role will see the associate responsible for the development and implementation of mechatronic hardware-in-the-loop (mHiL) test solutions across all the Engineering Operations Labs test areas.
  • Support development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for test operations, leading projects from concept through to delivery.

Skills / Experience needed:

  • dSPACE HiL software (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, AutomationDesk) and hardware (MicroAutobox and SCALEXIO) advanced user.
  • Competent user of automotive simulation packages: MathWorks Simulink, IPG Carmaker or dSPACE ASM that will allow testing of automotive systems (active chassis systems, HVAC, battery management systems).
  • Proven hands-on experience in commissioning hardware-In-the-loop (HiL) solutions with working knowledge and expertise in: dSPACE SCALEXIO and MicroAutobox hardware, restbus (CAN, FlexRay or LIN) simulation and simulation model (IPG or ASM) integration.

Experience Required:

  • Experienced in using dSPACE HiL software packages (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, ModelDesk and AutomationDesk).
  • Experience working with automotive simulation packages: IPG Carmaker, dSPACE ASM, Simpack.
  • Experienced in an Electrical, Electronics or Controls Engineering field.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of automotive systems (chassis, powertrain, body) and road vehicles.
  • Experienced with Vector Tools, CANalyzer & CANoe (CANape also of benefit).
  • Knowledge of communication protocols, Flexray, CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, EtherCAT.
  • Scripting languages, Python, MAT-Script, CAPL.
  • Applied understanding of vehicle electrical systems and wiring.

Additional Information:

  • Hybrid Working: Yes, to be agreed with individual

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

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