Networks Protocols Lead Engineer

REQ ID: 118714
JOB TITLE: Networks Protocols Lead Engineer
SALARY: £44,000 - £56,000
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Calling all Systems Architects! If you are passionate about the Automotive industry and how system works and drives luxury vehicles, then this position could be your next step up.

In this diverse position, the successful candidate will be at the forefront of JLR, taking on a role that shapes the digital platforms on which we deliver the next generation of JLR Vehicles across our house of brands.

You will be driving the design, development and maintenance of network standards and tests, as well as dirivng the Network qualifications across the V.

Working across JLR, you will also have great exposure to various departments to identify, document and validate the constraints and capability of each new network technology.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Validate the constraints and capability of each new network technology and effectively communicate these throughout the business in order to shape the definition of the next digital platform. 

• Support the component and supplier teams in the application of the requirements and queries that arise from the completion of unit level test cases as well as the central integration team’s system level testing.

• Authoring, developing & owning the Comms, Data Link & Physical Layer requirements for a range of new and established Network Technologies.

• Defining requirements for the Digital Platform and individual Vehicle Architecture’s at an early stage, and then working with the component teams to deliver the network capability via their products onto the Digital Platform.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Significant experience in the application of Automotive Networks across a range of technologies such as CANFD & Ethernet.

• Significant experience in the design of Automotive Network Interfaces hardware & software.

• Awareness of Automotive Network Technology & Semiconductors products and subsequent requirements desirable.

• Understanding of Industry standards associated with Vehicle Network Interface design.

• Understanding of development, simulation and test methods used to qualify component designs and network technologies desirable.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.