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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akkodis
- **Location:** Guildford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Unit Testing, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Static Program Analysis, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, MATLAB, Simulink, Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software), PolySpace
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2855141695-2

## About the Role

* 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, * 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.

## Description

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


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