Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Lead Engineer – Embedded Software to join our dynamic Engineering team at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe to carry out supplier visits.

• Developing and implementing engineering processes, to support the project and departmental objectives.
• Being responsible for concurrent programs for Lotus Engineering and the cars programmes.
• Displaying experience with writing C-code software, ideally for engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems.
• Being able to implement the software for new functions, test it and calibrate.
• Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or customer development processes.
• Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips.
• Creating control algorithm specifications.
• Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms.
• Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives.
• Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control.
• Supporting manufacturing and after‑sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration.
• Leading technical aspects of smaller projects.
• Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports.
• Performing and co‑ordinating technical aspects of Powertrain projects.
• Preparing Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material.
• Providing guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms.
• Providing technical input to proposals for new projects.
• Scheduling, supervising, amending, and correlating results from emission test work.
• Specifying ECU, I/O for new systems.
• Supporting the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits.
• Assisting with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers.
• Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools.
• Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture.
• Implementing and adhering to health & safety regulations.

• Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements.
• Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development.
• Able to understand and write C-code.
• High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques.
• Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C-code and aspects of calibration.
• Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team.
• Self‑reliant and self‑starting – takes Responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills.

• Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE).
• Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on CO2 reduction.
• Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools.
• Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process.
• Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department.
• Thorough understanding of combustion engine development.

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