Prototype Build Engineer - Active Safety and Autonomous Drive

Software development that makes a difference.

At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking.

What do we offer?

The Active Safety and Autonomous Drive department has been one of the fastest growing parts of Volvo Car Group over the last decade. By continuously launching innovative and world first Active Safety features, Volvo Cars has positioned itself among the leaders in the automotive industry.

Now, the work towards achieving our vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo continues with autonomous driving as the next step forward. Do you want to contribute? Then the role as prototype build engineer might be the place for you to prosper!

You will belong to the Active Safety and AD Prototype team; we work with the prototype build of cars needed for sensor testing and data logging.

What you'll do?

You will, together with you colleagues, be responsible for custom solutions for cutting edge sensor and logging technology for prototype vehicles. These vehicles are very important in our struggle to create the best products on the market in the area.

Your main focus will be development of SW/HW systems, you will install HW/SW sensors in vehicle and rig and perform physical testing of vehicles at test tracks and public roads. You will also make sure to document in a structured way.

We use an agile framework; you will work cross functional with both HW, SW as well as physical cars, contributing with your expertise within SW/HW systems development and pure software development.

Do you fit the profile?

We see that you have a degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering/ Physics ,Systems, Control & Mechatronics or similar. You possess both programming (C, C++, C# or similar) and scripting skills (Phyton, Matlab or similar).

You have a passion for new technology and are curios on the automotive industry; you are driven to contribute with your software skills. You are capable of seeing what's needed to bring the work forward and comfortable taking the initiative to get there. You enjoy working in a team; you are excellent at collaboration and communication! You are fluent in English and holds a B driver license.

You would have additional advantage to excel in the role if you possess experience from working with CANalyzer and/or CANoe as well as experience from VCC including Autonomous Drive. Skills in agile tools as Confluence and/or Jira would also bring additional impact to the team.

How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact Manager Prototype Vehicles, Cecilia Ekerstig at [email protected], questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Sandra Viklund at [email protected]. We want your application at the latest March 17, 2019. Please note that applications by email will not be accepted.

Who are we?

Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automotive industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.