Purpose of the Role

Senior Engineer – VECU Functional Software Requirements to lead the definition and development of vehicle-level functional requirements for Electric Vehicles (EV) and Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV).

Job Responsibility

Innovation and Technology Management:

Drive innovation in VECU functional software requirements for EV and REEV

Define advanced control strategies for:

§ HV system management

§ Charging (AC slow & DC fast charging)

§ Thermal management and energy optimization

§ Creation System architecture and Logical architecture o Evaluate and adopt new technologies in:

o CAN / CAN FD communication o LIN Communication o Vehicle E&E; architecture o Contribute to system-level architecture decisions for improved efficiency, safety, and scalability

Develop Capability:

• Build strong understanding of:

- HV system architecture (battery, contactors, HVIL, actuators, thermal circuit, heat pump, Etxv)
- EV/REEV Powertrain and E&E; integration
- Gain hands-on experience in:
- Functional requirement writing (FDR / FRD)
- Signal interface definition (CAN, DBC basics)
- Learn and apply:
- Requirements engineering best practices
- Automotive standards (basic exposure to ISO 26262, AUTOSAR preferred)

Product Development:

- Develop and maintain functional requirements under guidance of senior engineers

Support creation of

- Functional Design Requirements (FDR)
- Signal interface documentation
- Integration use cases

Work with cross-functional teams (BMS, MCU, OBC, Gateway) for feature development

Contribute to

- Drivability functions (torque request, regenerative braking basics)
- Charging features (AC/DC behaviour definitions)
- Software architecture

Product Sustenance:

- Support requirements tracking and traceability using tools like Code beamer, DOORS,

o Assist in: Debugging integration issues

§ Requirement updates and change requests o Validate: Signal interfaces and communication behaviour





§ Basic fault handling scenarios o Participate in testing and validation support activities

People Development:

o Collaborate effectively within team and cross-functional groups o Actively learn from senior engineers and domain experts o Share knowledge and support onboarding of new team members when needed o Continuously improve documentation and communication skills

Desired Candidate Profile

- Engineering Graduate with 5+ years of experience in domain of product engineering and development
- Experience in automotive software, requirements Engineering, or powertrain application engineering.
- Understanding of powertrain control systems, including EMS, VCU, MCU, BMS, and charging systems.
- Strong understanding of LV vehicle architecture and control system behaviour.
- Solid understanding of VCU software requirements, with demonstrated work on ADAS, APA, Infotainment and Telematics feature integration.
- Working knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD, UDS diagnostics, and tools such as CANoe, INCA, or ETAS.
- Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262), EV propulsion, and charging protocols (ISO 15118, CCS).
- Hands-on knowledge of VCU, BMS, MCU, OBC, DCDC interfaces and EV powertrain architecture
- Proficiency with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, SVN) and functional specification documentation.

Skills & Competencies

- Customer Centricity
- Driving Execution
- Accountability

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements.



It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

📌 Senior Manager- Functional software requirements-VECU (Pune)
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📍 Pune