Software Engineer

Company: Akkodis
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Location: Guildford
Job Description:

Scope

Delivery of Motion Control Software Engineers and Architects to support Vehicle Electrical team, focused on model-based development of vehicle dynamics functions (longitudinal, lateral, vertical control) within an AUTOSAR embedded environment.

Role

Motion Control Software Engineer / Software Architect (Automotive Embedded, Model-Based Development)

Responsibilities

  • Review and align System Requirements with Systems Engineering teams
  • Author software requirements within JAMA / DOORS
  • Design software architecture using Simulink and System Composer
  • Develop motion control functions (e.g. traction, damping, ride height, e-diff)
  • Build and maintain Simulink models for embedded deployment
  • Create unit tests and coverage tests (Simulink Test, Polyspace)
  • Support debugging from rig and vehicle-level validation
  • Support calibration and simulation activities
  • Release validated software to ECU stakeholders

Required Experience

  • 5+ years in Automotive Embedded Software Engineering
  • Experience with vehicle dynamics / motion control systems (e.g. ABS, torque vectoring, AWD, damping)
  • Strong background in model-based development (MBSD)
  • Experience with requirements engineering tools (JAMA, DOORS)
  • Exposure to AUTOSAR-based architectures
  • Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and development standards

Required Skills

  • MATLAB / Simulink (core)
  • Model-Based Development (MBSD)
  • Embedded Software (C / auto-generated code)
  • AUTOSAR architecture
  • JIRA (Agile workflow)
  • Polyspace / code analysis tools
  • Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) (Architect roles)

Required Education

Degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent), minimum 2:1 (or international equivalent)

Please note: The role requires mandatory experience with MBSD within an Automotive background, applicants that do not have experience with Auto-generated code development are likely to be rejected.

Posted: July 1st, 2026