Senior System Engineer

Petalite; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Petalite are a next generation EV charging company with a clear mission: to revolutionise electric charging technology. Through an extensive period in R&D, we gave ourselves the freedom to think differently and the time to reimagine a better way.

Our solutions take EV charging to the point of real change, transforming the way we travel with better EV charging technology. We are removing the charge anxiety caused by today’s infrastructure, creating the freedom to connect, work and explore sustainably.

As a team, we move together. We cannot progress forwards without the people next to us. We never stand still. We learn, we improve, we test until we break through.

We are here to contribute towards something bigger than ourselves. This is a place where everyone plays a part in that vision.

We are looking to recruit a Senior System Engineer to define verification strategy, write verification plans and test procedures and liaise with areas and organizations responsible for test equipment and test execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure functional specification & validation of Petalite’s technologies.
• Provide technical support and guidance on all applications of Petalite’s unique technology, both remotely and in person, based on sound engineering principles, practices, and applied standards.
• Plan, conduct and review testing of new software, hardware and calibrations at a variety of levels including integration testing, MIL, SIL, and HIL regression testing.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to a new and / or experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops when required.
• Work with Program & Product Management teams to create high-level specifications.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, products, applications, or field issues.
• To ensure appropriate use of proven system analysis and design methodologies, to develop system design specifications, strategy, and algorithms that meets the requirements.
• Work closely with Functional Safety department to ensure the analysis and development of appropriate functional safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and effect change.

What you would receive:

• An excellent opportunity in the delivery of world class electrical and electronic designs through the full design lifecycle from initial concept into volume production.
• A competitive salary, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, death in service cover, 29 days annual leave + bank holidays. We have a buy and sell holiday scheme and a salary sacrifice EV Car scheme. There is access to charge your vehicle for free at work. Parking is also free.
• Petalite is based in Birmingham B4 7BA, the role will require on-site attendance with some flexible working.

Requirements for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within renewable energy / charging infrastructure industry within a Systems Engineering role.
• Knowledge and expertise in requirements analysis, management, test case creation, and execution.
• Proven experience of planning, executing, and reviewing testcases of new software, hardware and calibration, including integration testing, MIL, SIL, and HIL regression testing. CAN, UDS. XCP and associated toolchains (e.g. Vector, INCA, PEAK).
• Highly competent in system analysis for fault detecting, by performing & supporting the development of test cases, e.g., FMEA, FTA, HARA etc.
• Strong expertise in the development of Design Validation Process. Experience of system/component delivery with full product lifecycle APQP, six sigma or similar frameworks.
• Experience and proficiency within Software C-code, MathWorks, CAN and communication protocols. Experience of MATLAB & Simulink model-based development for real time applications.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal) for project and technical discussion with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are interested in joining our growing team, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity, we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.