Senior Expert – Engine Control & Embedded Software Architecture (SI/H2 ICE)
Aurora Engineering AB Senior Expert – Engine Control & Embedded Software Architecture (SI/H2 ICE)
Summary
Senior consultant role in Gothenburg owning model-based engine control and embedded software architecture for spark-ignited and hydrogen combustion engines. Day to day: developing ECU functions (air-path, torque, knock), AUTOSAR integration, SIL/HIL testing, calibration automation, and applying AI/ML using MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++ and Python.
We Are Hiring | Senior Expert – Engine Control & Embedded Software Architecture (SI/H2 ICE)
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Position: Senior Expert / Consultant
Experience: 12+ years preferred
Aurora Engineering AB is looking for a highly experienced Senior Expert in Model-Based Engine Control and Embedded Software Architecture to support advanced powertrain development, with a particular focus on Spark-Ignited Internal Combustion Engines (SI ICE) and Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2 ICE).
This is an exciting opportunity to take technical ownership of next-generation engine control concepts, ECU function development, calibration automation and advanced engineering workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of model-based engine control concepts and scalable embedded software architecture for SI/H2 ICE applications.
- Develop and integrate ECU control functions covering air-path, torque, combustion, knock detection and knock control.
- Drive the complete development lifecycle, including requirements, modelling, implementation, integration, testing, verification and calibration.
- Establish and improve automated development, code generation, SIL/HIL testing, continuous integration and calibration workflows.
- Analyse engine test-bench data and optimise control strategies.
- Explore physics-inspired AI/ML for engine modelling, diagnostics, optimisation and calibration.
- Provide technical leadership, design reviews, documentation and knowledge transfer across engineering teams.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- MSc, PhD or equivalent expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
- Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in automotive powertrain, embedded software or engine control development.
- Strong hands‑on expertise in model-based control development for spark‑ignited combustion engines.
- Deep understanding of ECU functions, air‑path control, torque modelling, combustion control and knock detection/control.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, AUTOSAR Classic and embedded software integration.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262, SAE 21434, ECU diagnostics and automotive communication protocols.
- Practical experience with SIL, HIL, engine test‑bench testing, ECU calibration and automated verification.
- Experience with calibration tools such as ATI Vision, AVL Concerto, ETAS INCA or ETAS ASCMO.
- Proven technical leadership and the ability to work independently in complex engineering environments.
- Strong English communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Additional Advantages
- Experience with hydrogen ICE, natural gas or other premixed spark‑ignited heavy‑duty engines.
- Physics‑informed AI/ML, hybrid modelling, virtual sensing or data‑driven control.
- Automated calibration optimisation and advanced test‑bench data processing.
- AUTOSAR Adaptive or software‑defined vehicle architecture.
- Previous experience in heavy‑duty commercial vehicle powertrain development.
- Technical publications, patents or recognised contributions to advanced powertrain engineering.