BEV xHEV DOMAIN SUPPORT

Role: BEV xHEV Domain Support

Location: Warwickshire

Rate: £30+ p/h (Outside IR35)

Hours per week: 40

Duration: 6 Months +

Scope of Role

Responsible for supporting Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and xHEV integration projects, with a strong focus on software and controls. This role combines technical delivery with project management, ensuring robust integration of control systems and software architectures for electrified propulsion platforms.

Area of Responsibility

· Lead and manage BEV integration projects, coordinating cross-functional teams (software, controls, validation, suppliers).

· Develop and refine software architecture concepts and control strategies for BEV platforms.

· Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

· Collaborate with simulation and CAE teams to validate software concepts and control logic.

· Translate control concepts into actionable software requirements and calibration targets.

· Support integration of control strategies into MIL/SIL environments for early validation.

· Ensure compliance with functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity, and system robustness standards.

· Document and present project status, software concepts, and control strategies to internal and customer stakeholders.

· Apply project management best practices, including risk management, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.

· Lead or support design verification (DV) planning, execution, and defect resolution.

· Manage supplier engagement, design reviews, DFMEA, and FUSA documentation.

· Support benchmarking, innovation scouting, and proposal development for future BEV technologies.

· Ensure alignment with functional safety, cybersecurity, and system robustness requirements.

· Document and present software concepts and control strategies to internal and customer stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

· Proven project management experience in automotive or electrified powertrain domains (preferably BEV).

· Strong background in software integration, controls, and model-based development (Simulink/Stateflow).

· Familiarity with BEV system architectures, EMS, VSC, and energy management strategies.

· Experience with systems engineering tools (DOORS, JIRA, Vector CANoe/CANape).

· Understanding of EV charging protocols, standards (ISO 15118, OCPP, SAE J1772), and interoperability testing.

· Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), calibration robustness, and FUSA processes.

· Degree in Electrical, Automotive, Control Systems, or Software Engineering (Master’s preferred).

· Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in electrified powertrain, controls, or software integration.

Competences

· - Technical Excellence – Advanced software and control concept development (Expert)

· - Innovation & Systems Thinking – Ability to architect and simulate novel control strategies (Expert)

· - Collaboration – Works effectively across simulation, software, and systems teams (Proficient)

· - Execution Excellence – Delivers high-quality concepts and documentation (Proficient)

· - Drive for Results – Committed to innovation and technical leadership (Expert)

· programmes from concept through to launch. It interfaces with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, controls, validation, and external suppliers.