Software Engineer / Software Architect for Automotive Production Systems (all genders)

Job Title:

Software Engineer / Software Architect for Automotive Production Systems (all genders), Heilbronn

Company:

thyssenkrupp Presta

Location:

Heilbronn, Germany

Job Category:

Other

Job Description:

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry, producing and marketing high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we contribute significantly to the success of this sector. Our product range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems, axle systems, powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines, and lightweight car body components. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction.

Join thyssenkrupp Presta as we shape the future of mobility with innovations in autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification of powertrains.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in industrialization projects by designing communication between control units and test modules.
2. Conceive and implement new test and production processes on global test modules.
3. Define modular software architectures to ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability.
4. Develop and implement security architectures in collaboration with IT security teams.
5. Develop software and integrate bus systems (CAN, FR, LIN, FlexRay) into automated test modules and production systems.
6. Design and develop validation measures, including automated software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with software architecture, modularization, patterns, interfaces, and object-oriented programming (preferably Python).
• Practical experience in cybersecurity (threat modeling, encryption, authentication).
• Knowledge of bus systems (CAN, FlexRay, LIN), software development processes, and architectures.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%).

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and ergonomic workplaces.
• Health promotion activities including fruit days, fitness facilities, sports courses, and running clubs.
• Employer-subsidized pension plan.
• Training opportunities via thyssenkrupp Academy and external institutions.
• Subsidized meals and snacks.
• Regular company events and discounts at various stores.

We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.