Application Software Engineer

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a university degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
• We require a strong understanding of automotive vehicle architectures and ECU-based control systems.
• We require experience with vehicle communication networks including CAN, LIN, CAN FD, and Ethernet.
• We require experience using Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or equivalent.
• We require experience analyzing and interpreting vehicle data logs.
• We require knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and model-based development techniques.
• We require an understanding of embedded software and controls algorithm implementation.
• We require experience troubleshooting software, controls, or electrical integration issues.
• We require strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• We require the ability to work independently and manage multiple activities with minimal supervision.
• We require strong verbal and written communication skills.
• We require a willingness to travel and provide on-site customer support as required.
• We prefer experience with automotive suspension, vehicle dynamics, active aero, power closure, or mechatronic systems.
• We prefer knowledge of AUTOSAR architecture and automotive software development processes.
• We prefer experience with calibration and parameter tuning activities.
• We prefer an understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety processes.
• We prefer experience with HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle testing methodologies.
• We prefer knowledge of UDS diagnostics, flashing, and ECU configuration processes.
• We prefer familiarity with ASPICE or similar automotive development standards.
• We prefer experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• We prefer working knowledge of embedded C software development.
• We prefer hands-on vehicle testing and instrumentation experience.
• We value customer-focused, proactive, analytical, and self-motivated personal attributes, along with flexibility, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• We support customer integration of Multimatic electronic control systems, including suspension, active aero, and power closure products.
• We work closely with software, controls, systems, and hardware engineering teams to ensure successful vehicle-level integration.
• We perform vehicle commissioning, calibration, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• We analyse vehicle and system data to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• We develop test plans and execute system verification and validation activities, including vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL, and functional testing where applicable.
• We investigate and resolve software, controls, communication network, and system integration issues.
• We support customer demonstrations, prototype evaluations, and application development activities.
• We generate engineering reports documenting test results, root-cause analysis, and recommended improvements.
• We represent Multimatic professionally during customer meetings and on-site support activities.
• We identify opportunities to improve product performance, development processes, tools, and test methods.
• We support production launch, field investigations, and customer service activities as required.

Technologies:

• AUTOSAR
• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Network
• Python
• C++

More:

We are Multimatic Electronic Systems in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and we are seeking an Application Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will work with a highly capable team split between the UK and Canada, supporting the development, integration, calibration, validation, and customer deployment of our automotive electronic control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with customers throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and prototype development through production launch and field support. We value effective communication, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering exceptional solutions. This is a full-time role based at our Cambridge office, and we are committed to fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment, with accommodations available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

last updated 36 week of 2026