Senior Expert – Engine Control & Embedded Software Architecture (SI/H2 ICE)

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.