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Engineer Powertrain Controls Embedded Software

United Kingdom, Hethel · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe to carry out supplier visits.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department
  • Deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department
  • Author manual C-code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems
  • Create control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test
  • Design engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project
  • Implement software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration
  • Create and modify calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
  • Adhere to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives
  • Understand & calibrate the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools
  • Investigate and resolve issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
  • Develop solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture
  • Carry out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or customer development processes
  • Prepare for and attend offsite testing and climatic test trips if required
  • Support manufacturing and after-sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration
  • Potentially lead technical aspects of smaller projects
  • Issue reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports
  • Perform and co-ordinate technical aspects of Powertrain projects
  • Prepare Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material
  • Provide guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms
  • Provide technical input to proposals for new projects
  • Schedule, supervise, amend, and correlate results from emission test work
  • Provide technical input for specifying an application ECU, I/O for new systems
  • Support the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits
  • Assist with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers
  • Implement and adhere to health & safety regulations

Requirements

  • Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience
  • High level of ability to author manual C-code to industry standards (MISRA)
  • Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development
  • Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements
  • High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
  • Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques
  • Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C-code and aspects of calibration
  • Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team
  • Self-reliant and self-starting – takes Responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills

Nice to have

  • Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE)
  • Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on CO2 reduction
  • Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools
  • Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process
  • Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department
  • Thorough understanding of combustion engine development

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