Automotive Software Engineer

Janus Electric is committed to providing the road transport industry with a zero-carbon solution for a smarter, safer, cleaner Australia. Dedicated to innovation, Janus Electric has developed world-first battery technology, resulting in the successful electrification of road truck fleet - converting diesel-powered vehicles to electric! 

Recent growth within the organisation has created an opportunity for a hard-working, reliable Automotive Software Engineer to join the team based in our Berkeley Vale location.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this position is an integral part of Janus, working collaboratively with the Engineering team, and is responsible for understanding and defining software requirements for existing and new systems, programming new features and bug fixes, implementing software simulations and tests for existing software and new features, and setting up systems and procedures for ISO 26262 compliance. 

This important position will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Develop software control systems to meet internal requirements. This includes coding as well as defining function designs, performance specifications, and testing methods to validate the performance of the function in the vehicle.
• Ensure you and team members cooperate on defect resolution or any other topics needed to ensure the successful completion of software components and related artefacts on time and to the expected quality level.
• Design and develop software applications, making specific determinations about system performance and resource utilisation.
• Validate developed software through in-vehicle testing.
• Identifying and correcting errors in system behaviour through methodical problem-solving
• Ensure the successful release of software projects into production and assist the cross-functional team to achieve the project goals.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of business systems and processes to reduce costs, improve quality/reliability, and increase productivity.
• Understand and implement applicable standards for EV vehicles and Automotive Software. 
• Provide assistance to the R&D team to formally validate application design against system requirements.
• Provide estimates for the team schedule and notify of any schedule variances to the Manager.
• Participate in working groups, design reviews, and other forums with customers and end-users.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to discuss and agree on designs as well as explore improvement opportunities.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Exhibit passion for pro-activeness, accountability, excellence, and being self-driven.
• Proven experience as a software architect in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Understand automotive communication protocols, in particular, CAN. 
• Understand the importance of software and the limitations of the hardware it controls.
• Have an interest in how software can be used to intelligently control hardware devices.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally if required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in either Software, Electrical, or Mechatronics.
• Have experience in design for testing and design for production, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink. 
• Other languages, such as C++, Python, or ROS, would be advantageous.
• Show comprehensive knowledge of the traditional software development lifecycle (V-Model) and Requirement Engineering process. 
• Have experience with software verification and validation.
• Understand software version control and have experience in using SVC tools (git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools.
• Experience with ISO 26262 or similar standards

Why work with Janus Electric?

In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we are committed to furthering the careers of our team.  We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for our employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.

Be part of the team and join the converted!

To apply now, click on the link below with your CV and cover letter.