Embedded Software Application Engineer-Thermal Management Application SW

Aurora Engineering AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Engineering AB in Sweden seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer – Thermal Management to join the Thermal Management Application Software team in Vehicle Technology. You will design, develop, verify, calibrate, and continuously improve applications controlling the vehicle's thermal management system across ICE, BEV, and Fuel Cell platforms.

The role focuses on the coolant loop and cab climate control functionalities, with responsibilities spanning requirement translation, software

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field is required.
• 8+ years of relevant embedded software experience.
• Strong experience in Embedded Software Applications.
• Experience with control strategies and software verification.
• Experience in functional verification, system testing, tuning, and calibration.
• Strong understanding of the complete embedded software development lifecycle.
• Experience with requirement analysis, software architecture/design, implementation, testing, and release readiness.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe development environments.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and verify embedded software for thermal management systems.
• Take technical responsibility for the coolant loop controller, including new feature development.
• Translate requirements into detailed software solutions and designs.
• Perform design, implementation, testing, and verification activities.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for thermal management applications.
• Plan and execute rig, simulation, and vehicle testing and analysis.
• Work with MIL/SIL/HIL environments and ensure release readiness.
• Collaborate with tests facilities, workshops, and other engineering functions.
• Lead complex tasks and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Embedded C/C++

Control Strategy Development

Software Verification

System Testing

Calibration & Tuning

Requirement Breakdown

Software Design & Implementation

System Engineering

Rig & Vehicle Testing

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

TargetLink

Embedded Coder

Python

Jenkins

MIL/SIL/HIL

Automotive control systems

Thermal management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Embedded Software Engineer – Thermal Management to join the Thermal Management Application Software team within Vehicle Technology.

The team is responsible for the design, development, verification, calibration, and continuous improvement of application software controlling the vehicle's complete thermal management system. The scope includes cab climate and coolant loop functionality across ICE, BEV, and Fuel Cell vehicles.

As a Specialist-level engineer, you will play a key technical role in developing future features, maintaining and improving existing systems, and driving system engineering activities across a complex, global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and verify embedded application software for vehicle thermal management systems.
• Take technical responsibility for the Coolant Loop Controller, including new feature development and maintenance of existing functionality.
• Translate system and customer requirements into detailed software requirements and technical solutions.
• Perform requirement breakdown, software design, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for thermal management applications.
• Perform functional verification, system tuning, calibration, and validation.
• Plan, execute, and analyze results from rig, simulation, and vehicle testing.
• Work with MIL, SIL, and HIL environments for software development and verification.
• Support software integration and ensure quality and readiness before release.
• Collaborate closely with testing facilities, workshops, system teams, and other engineering functions.
• Integrate software deliveries from multiple teams and ensure technical consistency.
• Identify technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and early-phase development activities.
• Act as a technical specialist within a defined domain such as Electromobility, Powertrain Control, Control Theory, Mechatronics, Diagnostics, Vehicle Systems, or HMI.
• Lead complex technical tasks and projects while supporting and mentoring other engineers.
• Drive knowledge sharing, competence development, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Build strong technical networks across global development sites and influence engineering activities beyond the immediate team.
• Work according to Agile and SAFe principles in a cross-functional, international environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience in Embedded Software Applications.
• Experience with control strategies and software verification.
• Experience in functional verification, system testing, tuning, and calibration.
• Strong understanding of the complete embedded software development lifecycle.
• Experience with requirement analysis, software architecture/design, implementation, testing, and release readiness.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe development environments.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global, multicultural engineering teams.

Technical Skills

Core Skills

• Embedded Software Development
• Embedded C / C++
• Control Strategy Development
• Software Verification & Validation
• Functional Verification
• System Testing
• Calibration & Tuning
• Requirement Breakdown
• Software Design & Implementation
• System Engineering
• Rig & Vehicle Testing

Preferred / Meritorious Skills

• MATLAB / Simulink
• TargetLink
• Embedded Coder
• Python
• Jenkins
• MIL / SIL / HIL
• Automotive control systems
• Thermal management systems
• Coolant loop control
• Cab climate systems
• ICE / BEV / Fuel Cell vehicle technologies
• Vehicle testing and data analysis
• Automotive diagnostics
• Electromobility / Powertrain control
• Mechatronics and Control Theory

Specialist-Level Expectations

• Demonstrate deep expertise in Embedded Software Applications combined with a broad, T-shaped technical profile.
• Lead complex technical assignments and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Act as a technical mentor, coach, and knowledge-sharing contributor.
• Influence technical decisions across teams and development sites.
• Develop and communicate technical roadmaps.
• Integrate solutions and deliveries from multiple engineering teams.
• Demonstrate strong networking and stakeholder-management capabilities across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business improvements beyond the immediate scope of the team.
• Contribute to competence development and long-term technology evolution.

Additional Advantage

• C or CE Truck Driving License
• Hands-on knowledge of automotive thermal management
• Experience with coolant loops, cab climate, vehicle cooling/heating systems
• Experience working directly with rigs, workshops, or physical vehicles
• Experience from commercial vehicle development