Lead Embedded & Control Software Engineer

Lead Embedded & Control Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom

About AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.

Roles Overview

As Real Time and Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying code for AB Dynamics automotive test equipment, ranging from track testing solutions (driving robot and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) target products) to laboratory-based testing equipment (SPMM, ANVH, SSTM).

You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements and industry standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of software into our products.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading automotive clients worldwide.

• Define, design, and implement software architectures, ensuring high performance and real-time capabilities.
• Define and implement software standard processes and practices for development and deployment.
• Ensure software safety and security compliance with industry standards and regulations in collaboration with the Systems Engineering Team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in software development processes.
• Close collaboration with other functional and systems teams across the business.
• Contribute to feature planning and roadmap development.
• Support project planning and work estimation activities.
• Support code reviews and design discussions to uphold high engineering standards.

• A technical background - Most likely an Engineering Degree or similar.
• Programming skills and experience in languages such as Python, C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, etc.)
• Experience with embedded systems development tools and platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
• Life Assurance 6x salary
• Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
• Income protection (Company funded)
• Enhanced parental leave
• EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
• Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
• Volunteering days – up to 2 per year

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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