Propulsion Controls Engineer - System Control Verification

Tata Technologies Limited; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Propulsion Controls Engineer to validate control systems for electrified propulsion platforms. The role involves developing verification plans and conducting various testing levels to ensure functionality and reliability. Candidates should possess expertise in simulation testing and familiarity with automotive compliance standards. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Pension Scheme (company match up to 5%)

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

Group Life Assurance

Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive sector with electrified propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards.
• Ability to document and trace test cases and results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification plans for xHEV control systems.
• Perform MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing.
• Analyze logged data to assess control performance.

Skills

Simulation testing

Fault injection

Data analysis

Calibration support

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector CANape

CANalyzer

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Job Description: At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Propulsion Controls Engineer - System Control Verification to be based at our customer's site in Gaydon. Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role: We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Propulsion Controls & Calibration Engineer to lead the verification of control systems for electrified propulsion platforms (xHEV: HEV, PHEV, MHEV). This role is critical in validating the performance, reliability, and safety of control features such as energy management, torque coordination, regenerative braking, and hybrid mode transitions. You will work across simulation, bench, and vehicle environments to ensure that control software meets functional requirements, calibration targets, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification plans for xHEV control systems including energy flow, torque arbitration, and hybrid mode logic
• Perform MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing to validate control software functionality and robustness
• Conduct fault injection, edge-case testing, and regression analysis to ensure system stability
• Analyze logged data and KPIs to assess control performance across drive cycles and operating conditions
• Calibration & Integration Support
• Collaborate with calibration teams to validate control parameters and ensure seamless integration
• Support software flashing, debugging, and validation during prototype and production builds
• Use tools such as ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, CANalyzer, and MATLAB for diagnostics and analysis

Qualifications & Compliance

• Ensure traceability between system requirements, control logic, and verification results
• Document test cases, results, and issue resolution in alignment with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards
• Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and safety teams to support release readiness

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including: Pension Scheme (company match up to 5%), 25 Days' Holiday, Private Health Care, Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme (up to 20% off new JLR vehicles), Group Income Protection, Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Assurance, and Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan. If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.