Propulsion Controls Engineer Electric Differential System

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Propulsion Controls Engineer Electric Differential System to be based at our customers site in Gaydon .

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role :

We are seeking a technically skilled and forward-thinking Propulsion Controls & Calibration Engineer to lead the development, calibration, and functional safety definition of Electric Differential (E-Diff) control systems for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). This role is central to delivering precise torque vectoring, enhanced traction, and dynamic vehicle behaviour through advanced software controls and system-level design.

You will be responsible for defining control strategies, authoring functional requirements, calibrating system behaviour, and ensuring compliance with safety standards such as ISO 26262 .

Area of Responsibility

Control System Design

Develop control algorithms for E-Diff systems including torque vectoring, traction control, and axle balancing

Translate vehicle-level performance targets into system-level control strategies and software requirements

Model and simulate control logic using MATLAB / Simulink and Stateflow

Collaborate with vehicle dynamics, propulsion, and software architecture teams to ensure seamless integration

Calibration & Testing

Calibrate E-Diff control parameters to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and drivability

Conduct vehicle-level testing across various drive modes and environmental conditions

Use tools such as ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, and CANalyzer for calibration, data logging, and fault analysis

Support software flashing, debugging, and validation during prototype and production phases

Functional Safety & Requirements

Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and support ASIL decomposition

Author and manage functional and technical safety requirements for E-Diff systems

Ensure traceability of safety requirements through the V-model development lifecycle

Collaborate with safety managers and system architects to develop safety concepts and support safety case documentation

Knowledge / Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Strong experience in propulsion controls, software calibration, or vehicle dynamics systems

Strong proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink, embedded C, and calibration tools (INCA, CANape)

Solid understanding of BEV architectures, torque coordination, and E-Diff control principles

Experience with ISO 26262 and functional safety lifecycle activities

Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay)

Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Vehicle Supervisory Controller (VSC) architecture and multi-domain feature integration

Exposure to AUTOSAR, model-based development workflows, and HIL / SIL platforms

Knowledge of traction control, regenerative braking, and energy optimization strategies

Certification in functional safety (e.g., TV Functional Safety Engineer)

Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers in propulsion or chassis domains

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including :

Pension Scheme We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary

25 Days Holiday

Private Health Care

Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

Group Income Protection

Health Assured Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Health Shield Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies : Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.

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