HEAD OF MOTION CONTROL SOFTWARE

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Work type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Categories: Vehicle Engineering

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

Job Purpose:

To manage the Software for the respective vehicle and Powertrain controllers and the suppliers required to achieve this.to assess and feedback issues to the motion control software team. Provide safe, secure and complaint Software to enable the vehicle to meet Worldwide certification, performance, driveability and fuel economy targets.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team within the Motion Control software department on defined software platforms, programmes as defined by Head of Calibration and Software.
• Define key software paths to allow AML to deliver competitive solutions
• Manage and support software on defined projects, assimilate and distribute knowledge within the wider team.
• Manage the progress and reporting for all Powertrain software deliverables, ensuring they meet all cost, time and quality targets.
• Be the point of contact for defined customers and suppliers to motion control software function. Define all requirements for the vehicle level Systems and validate them within AML.
• Ensure software deliverables are delivered in line with the system design specification.
• Manage and support external suppliers to achieve Software team goals.
• Define Software and software management strategy for the wider Controls team
• Prepare project-timing plans for the Powertrain and program teams to support model year actions and major design changes.
• Support and prepare modifications to the software on future model year actions
• Manage and specify Software hardware/tools to support development activity.
• Manage the Software database for all responsible programmes.
• Guide, direct and train to develop other team members.

Qualification & Experience:

Significant experience within an automotive vehicle manufacturer or Consultancy with direct experience of delivery of Software for automotive systems. 

Recent direct experience of application of new technologies including Hybrid & BEV vehicles & software platforms and tools would be beneficial.

Behaviours:

Strong communicator with experience working across multiple disciplines.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.  We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different.  Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

Advertised: 08 Feb 2023 GMT Standard Time