Hiring for BMS Software Architect (Automotive) UK

Exp - 8 to 15 Years

Location: Midlands, UK

Notice Period- Immediate

Department: Software Architecture – Battery Management Software

Key Responsibilities

• Software Architecture & Design

• Define and evolve the holistic architecture of

  BMS

  across functional domains and hardware interfaces
• Architect scalable and robust integration schemes for

  SDU, CSC, and WGM (AUTOSAR BSW/ EA OR Rapsody) complete

  units.
• Balance competing requirements including safety, reliability, thermal management, and electrical performance

• Requirement Definition & Traceability

• Capture, structure, and decompose high-level Software requirements into detailed functional and interface specifications
• Establish traceability from stakeholder inputs through design and verification stages using tools like IBM DOORS or Polarion

• Integration Strategy & Technical Oversight

• Guide multidisciplinary teams across software, controls, hardware, and validation functions
• Define integration boundaries, communication protocols, timing requirements, and fault handling mechanisms
• Support validation activities including HIL setup, test case scoping, and failure mode simulations

• Stakeholder & Compliance Coordination

• Liaise with internal technical leaders, suppliers, and product owners to align on architecture goals
• Ensure Software compliance to standards including ISO 26262 (functional safety) and regulatory frameworks
• Influence platform roadmap decisions and future-proof Software scalability

📘 Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ç Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded architecture, Software-level design, or BMS integration
• Proven track record architecting complex control Software across hardware and software domains
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, SPI communication Software and real-time embedded platforms
• Proficient in modeling and documentation tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, Enterprise Architect)

🌟 Preferred Attributes

• Experience with AUTOSAR architectures and safety-critical application design
• In-depth knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology, cell balancing algorithms, and thermal modeling
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to technical detail and cross-functional collaboration
• Background in automotive, aerospace, or electrification platforms requiring high-voltage integration