Rejitha Malaiparambil Rajappan
Rugby
Summary
Embedded Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering real‑time, safety‑critical systems across automotive, marine, and rail industries. Expert in embedded firmware design, validation, and deployment for body control, powertrain, hydrogen fuel cell, and battery management systems. Proven leader in building robust testing strategies, driving system reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry standards (MISRA, AUTOSAR, ASPICE). Skilled in guiding cross‑functional teams and shaping technical direction for complex embedded projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal Software Engineer
Hypermotive Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2025
- Delivered embedded software for BMS, chargers, power distribution, and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains.
- Developed Hydrogen Storage & Interface ECUs (Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink).
- Engineered controllers for UK’s first hydrogen-powered train.
- Built HMI software for Fuel Cell Integration Control Unit.
- Designed GUI-based auto code generator for CAN stacks (C/Python).
Project Coordinator & Consultant
Jaguar Land Rover
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Directed automated vision-based validation for Instrument Panel Clusters & HMIs.
- Led automated validation platform for software/network architecture.
- Created MATLAB app for MISRA compliance checks.
- Managed automated feature validation on Level 5 HIL rigs, leading offshore teams.
Specialist Engineer
Tata Elxsi Ltd
08.2006 - 12.2014
- Directed AUTOSAR MCAL development/testing across microcontrollers.
- Developed BCM & Gateway ECU applications with system validation.
- Led automated test bench design for in-vehicle network validation.
- Migrated legacy BCM software to AUTOSAR.
Earlier Roles
HCL Technologies & Semifit Integrated Technologies
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Device driver development for medical devices and home automation systems.
- Diagnostic and functional testing of infotainment modules.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.1999 - 01.2003
Skills
- Embedded Systems Architecture (MCUs, RTOS, low-level firmware)
- Advanced C Programming, Debugging & Optimization
- Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow)
- AUTOSAR Development & MCAL Integration
- Validation & HIL Testing (dSPACE, NI, Vector)
- Software Integration & Test Automation (BDD, Python, Gherkin)
- Tool Development (C/Python code generators from DBC)
- Agile/Scrum Project Execution & Leadership
- Requirements Engineering, Configuration Management, Version Control
- Stakeholder Communication & Customer Engagement
- Languages: C, Python, CAPL, C#, JavaScript
- Platforms: Renesas, NXP, ARM Cortex, PIC/dsPIC, MPC
- Protocols: CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet
- Tools: Lauterbach, Vector CANoe, dSPACE, NI Veristand, RazorCat Tessy
- Version Control: SVN, Git
- Planning: JIRA, MS Project
- Requirements: DOORS, CodeBeamer
Timeline
Principal Software Engineer
Hypermotive Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2025
Project Coordinator & Consultant
Jaguar Land Rover
01.2015 - 07.2020
Specialist Engineer
Tata Elxsi Ltd
08.2006 - 12.2014
Earlier Roles
HCL Technologies & Semifit Integrated Technologies
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.1999 - 01.2003