ICE & EV Powertrain System Development & Calibration Engineer (Jr. & Sr.)
Company Introduction - STARD
STARD is a world-leading pioneer in EV/alternatively powered motorsport, high-performance vehicles and powertrain systems with roots in conventionally powered motorsport. Based in Vienna-Austria, we are part of renown Stohl Group GmbH which is successfully operating worldwide, primarily in motorsports, since over 20 years. STARD is the group´s advanced R&D specialist department and processes a wide spectrum of cutting-edge research, development, assembly, test & race activity in-house, including:
- High performance FIA certified HV battery systems
- High performance E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems
- Internal combustion engine ECU software development & calibraiton
- Internal combustion powertrain system development & integration
- Hybrid powertrain system development
- Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
- ECU/VCU software and calibration incl. advanced control systems such as 4WD torque vectoring strategies
- Entire vehicles for motorsport and future high performance automotive applications
- HV subcomponents and systems
- Invention and implementation of sustainable, smart technologies and solutions
- Racing activity (in collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”).
Rally, Rallycross, Circuit Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring Laprecords,…)
The supplied industries range from powersports, marine, automotive, motorsport to aerospace including a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects.
Following attributes are the focus of STARD´s philosophy to push the boundaries of powertrain technology and vehicles:
- Renown EV & ICE powertrain and entire vehicle R&D specialist for high performance applications
- Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff, strong teamwork
- Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy
- Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledge
- Seeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications
- Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions
- Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 20 years of successful company operation and 40+ years of group founders motorsport activity
- High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA , from disruptive start-ups to world top level OEMs
- Extensive applied research activity (partly in close collaboration with universities/research institutes)
Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies?
Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together.
Checkout some of our latest non-confidential activity here:
Facebook page: @stard.austria
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDH8xGSNVFuIbfeXY2bKag
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stard-austria
Job Description
ICE & EV Powertrain System Development & Calibration Engineer (Jr. & Sr.)
Selection of associated activities can include:
- Powertrain system layout, development and component choice
- E/E system development, in close collaboration with E/E specialists
- High level target definition for software and/or control strategies
- Development of control strategy concepts for multiple applications (traction-, yaw angle control, hybrid strategies, 4WD TV systems,…)
- Development of control models in Matlab/Simulink
- Implementation into various control units (VCU, BMS,…) (model based coding using Simulink)
- Application & calibration work on dyno, testing and at race events
- Development of models used for vehicle simulation, DiL and HiL applications
- Close collaboration with mechanical engineers
- Involvement in real life testing, optimization and race process possible (project/task dependant)
Profile
- Bachelor or master degree in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering or similar qualification
- for SENIOR role: relevant experience in motorsport development or high performance automotive development
- Innovative and creative mind
- Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink tools
- Knowledge of ICE powertrain systems
- Knowledge of HV electric powertrain systems
- Knowledge of CAN and similar communication bus systems
- Good knowledge of electrical components (sensors, actuators, control units)
- Good knowledge of basic physical principles (mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electrics)
- “In-Field” experience e.g. as test or application engineer beneficial
- Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)
- Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high performance development
- Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills
- Target oriented approach & ability to work independently
- Covid 19 vaccination status: irrelevant
Terms of Employment
- Long-term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available at head office location) possible
- home-office is not feasible
- Role and business appropriate competitive salary
Are we a match? Then we can´t wait to receive your application!
The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:
- Review of complete application documents
- Online meeting
- Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period
(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)
