Module Leader

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Module Leader to be based at our head office in Warwickshire with travel to our customer site in Whitely where required.

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:

The Module Leader, (V&V HIL) will lead verification and validation strategy implementation across multiple simulation environments (MIL, SIL, HIL, VIL, DIL) for automotive systems. The role demands deep technical authority in XIL methodologies, toolchains, and compliance with ASPICE and industry standards, while promoting innovation in test solutions.

Dimension of function:

• Cross-functional leadership across multiple HIL environments


• Ownership of toolchain configuration and automation


• Direct impact on quality, safety, and compliance in system validation


• Subject matter authority in simulation, validation, and risk management practices


• Driving V&V best practices for embedded automotive systems and SDV architectures

Contacts:

• Global Head of SW Quality, Innovation and V&V


• Project Managers


• System Engineers


• Software & Hardware Development Teams


• OEM and Tier-1 Automotive Clients (as part of validation support and compliance)


• Tool Vendors (e.g., dSPACE, Vector, NI)


• Cross-functional Engineering Teams


• External Certification Bodies

Area of responsibility:

• Methodologies: Lead MIL, SIL, HIL, VIL, DIL strategy and implementation


• Toolchain Management: Configure and optimize tools like dSPACE, Vector, IPG, LabVIEW


• Automation: Develop test automation frameworks in Python and CAPL


• Process Compliance: Ensure ASPICE/FMEA adherence and risk-based validation


• System Debugging: Lead ECU/sensor/FPGA diagnostics and troubleshooting


• Model-Based Systems Engineering: Apply MBSE and SysML for V&V planning


• Innovation: Advance validation techniques for SDVs, EVs, and complex electronics

Knowledge/experience:

Education

·       Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Automotive Engineering or related field

Experience:

·       Extensive industry experience in automotive V&V with a focus on XIL

·       System-level testing and toolchain optimization

·       Power HIL and high-voltage systems expertise

·       Advanced diagnostic and debugging in automotive electronics

Technical Proficiency:

·       XIL (MIL/SIL/HIL/VIL/DIL) environments

·       Python, CAPL, LabVIEW, CANoe, CANalyzer, Simscape

·       NI, dSPACE, Vector, IPG, Synopsys tools

·       FPGA modeling and debugging

·       MBSE using SysML

·       ISO 26262 / ISO 21434 familiarity

Certifications (Preferred):

·       dSPACE, Vector, NI, ASPICE, Mathworks

Competencies:

·       Customer Centricity

·       Business Acumen - Applies appropriate strategic logic to decisions and initiatives in one’s area

·       Decision Making - Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems

·       Teamwork & Collaboration - Fosters a sense of teamwork, leverages differences, and facilitates the effective interaction and contribution of others to achieve goals

·       People Development - Ensures the availability and development of the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals

·       Lead Courageously

·       Developing & Managing Relationships - Develops and maintains constructive, open and honest relationships with others

·       Execution Excellence - Plans, executes and improves work processes to ensure achievement of business goals

·       Drive for Results - Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals

·       Displays Global Perspective - Establishes and promotes effective business operations across multiple countries and/or regions and coordinates appropriately with the broader global business

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.

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