Software Developer - Propulsion System controls

The opportunity

We're seeking a Longitudinal Vehicle Control Software Developer to join our Propulsion System Controls team. Someone with a passion for electric mobility, an interest in technology, and a desire to create the change we know is needed.

Your experience in Electric Propulsion Control would be invaluable to us both in concept work and when working with current designs for increased customer satisfaction.

This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. What matters most is that people get the time, and support, to do what needs to be done. And to enjoy doing it, of course. 

The responsibilities  

The Propulsion System Controls team is part of the Polestar SW department and is a team with the mission to develop and deliver in-vehicle characteristics that exceed the customers’ expectations. The team consists of software development engineers, calibration engineers and system designers. The area of responsibility spans from software development, system design, propulsion control calibration and system safety. See below for a more thorough breakdown of the various tasks and areas you'll be responsible for: 

• Designing and developing software functions for Longitudinal Vehicle Control (LVC)
• Validating LVC SW and functions in test rigs and vehicles
• Supporting testing activities of the complete vehicle Electric Drive (ED) system
• Involvement in the system design and dimensioning of our future electric drivelines
• Collaborating closely and managing stakeholders within the greater propulsion team (Including Inverter, HV Battery Management and Charging)
• Engaging in vehicle certification activities including range testing, analysis and tuning

Essentially, you will be one of our experts in how to implement/calibrate software that will maximize attributes like performance, drivability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate

In order to succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, there are a few characteristics you'll need to have. Tenacity. Flexibility. Curiosity. The ability to take the initiative, to meet deadlines and requirements, and to abandon ideas when they're not feasible.  As a person you are driven in your mission to be part of creating and delivering the future of electric vehicles when it comes to performance, driving experience and efficiency. You are enthusiastic, passionate and well-organized. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications: 

• Previous experience in propulsion system development and embedded ECU programming
• Strong experience in SW development using Matlab Simulink
• Inverter tuning experience is desirable but not a must
• Education in Electrical Engineering or other similar university degree

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth-mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment. 

The process
 If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it’s filled. 

The Polestar journey is an electric one.