Simulator Developer - Virtual Test Environments i Göteborg

You want to make a difference. So do we.

Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of making an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

About us

The group Virtual Test Environments creates simulators for virtual testing and calibration as a complement to physical vehicle testing. The group consists around 15 engineers working with development of simulation environments and modelling. We are working as part of the DevOps System Teams for the department Vehicle Energy and Motion Control.

What’s in it for you?
As a Simulator Developer you will be part of a team working with the development of our simulation environments. You will develop our Software In the Loop (SIL) environments, used for development and testing of the vehicle control software, as well as in the Continuous Integration (CI) tool chain. You will work with other simulation and model developers, in a tightly knit Scrum team.  Our daily work consists of different tools and spans a large technical area. You will need to continuously develop your  competence in new aspects of complete vehicle control functionality and software testing. In our team, you will have the opportunity to grow and use your competence to influence the direction of the development.

What you will do
The team works with the development of SIL simulation environments  and system solutions with respect to vehicle energy management and vehicle motion control. You will be part of the development of models for control system and actuators, including complete powertrain models. The major part of the work is integration of models and software into a complete environment, which will be used for automatic and manual software testing and calibration.  Maintaining and troubleshooting the existing application is a continuous task, and you will support software developers and test engineers in the usage of the environment.

You and your skills
We are looking for you who has M.Sc in Mechatronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent and experience of development of simulation environments. We are a global company and therefore you have to be fluent in English, written and spoken. You also have a driving license (category B). It is meritorious if you have experience of embedded systems, Python and C, Matlab/Simulink. Also, it is beneficial if you have experience of simulation in SIL environments, physical modelling and software projects.

On a personal side, we see that you are team-oriented, cooperative person who has good communication and networking skills. You are self-sufficient, driven and engaged individual who is thorough, methodical and structured. Moreover, you are a trouble-shooter, target oriented and long-term committed professional.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Erik Abrahamsson at erik.abrahamsson@volvocars.com and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Egle Celedinaite at egle.celedinaite@volvocars.com. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter in English via the link provided by 3rd of March.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.