Range & Performance Data Analyst

The opportunity

Were currently looking for a Range & Performance Data Analyst. Someone to join our Concepts & Simulation team which is a part of the Attributes & Validation team in Engineering. supporting the development validation and optimization of vehicle range and performance through data-driven analysis and simulation. Someone with a passion for electric mobility an interest in technology and a desire to create the change we know is needed. And someone who doesnt mind the occasional bit of sustainable travel in the service of a cleaner form of electric performance.

The Concepts & Simulation team is responsible for supporting vehicle development with simulation and data analysis ensuring our products deliver competitive range energy efficiency and performance. Working cross-functionally with engineering quality and homologation teams we contribute to both current model year improvements and future vehicle programs.

This position is located at our headquarters in Gothenburg. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. What matters most is that people get the time and support to do what needs to be done. And to enjoy doing it of course.

The responsibilities

In this role youll be expected to support the development and validation of vehicle range and performance through advanced data analysis and simulation activities. Working as a member of the Concepts & Simulation team youll be instrumental in providing data-driven insights that influence engineering decisions model year upgrades and future vehicle programs.

• Own and develop the data analysis activities related to Polestars in-house Vehicle System Simulation tool Pandora including tool validation and simulation result assessments.

• Analyze interpret and present simulation results to support vehicle range performance model year upgrades and future vehicle programs.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with CAE engineers quality teams and other R&D stakeholders to drive alignment and support development activities.

• Support homologation and pre-homologation testing through simulation analysis and technical recommendations.

• Coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners including leading investigations and task force activities related to vehicle range and performance.
  

The ideal candidate

In order to succeed in this role and at Polestar in general there are a few characteristics youll need to have. Tenacity. Flexibility. Curiosity. The ability to take the initiative to meet deadlines and requirements and to abandon ideas when theyre not feasible.

Competences

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering preferably within Product Development Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience within vehicle performance simulation CAE data analysis or a related automotive engineering field.

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems together with proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink with coding and scripting experience used for simulation analysis and workflow automation.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.

Stakeholder interfaces

In this role youll work cross-functionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including:

• Simulation Engineers across Polestar R&D.

• CMQ Quality teams.

• Vehicle Range & Performance colleagues.

• Homologation and certification teams.

• Engineering suppliers and development partners.

• Program and vehicle development teams

Polestar is an international company with various backgrounds represented. English therefore is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence we maintain the growth-mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating exciting environment.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing and the job advert will remain open until its filled.

The Polestar journey is an electric one.