Senior Controls Software Engineer

A Contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working 3 days on site

Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role involves working on the development of Inverter and Motor Control, Battery Management System (BMS), and Charging application software for demonstrator and production projects. You will play a pivotal role in all stages of the software development process, mentor junior engineers, participate in project estimations and planning, and collaborate with clients, suppliers, and other engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical delivery and leadership of application software activities
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
• Create and manage software requirements
• Participate in the architectural design of the software
• Implement and test the application software using a model-based development approach
• Support prototype vehicle builds, calibration, and development
• Diagnose and identify integration issues with other products in the vehicle
• Report progress and status to project teams

Job Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent in software or controls engineering discipline
• Experience in automotive control systems, especially in Inverter/Motor Control, BMS, and DC/AC Charging applications
• Proficiency in fault finding and diagnosis in complex automotive powertrain systems
• Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
• Comfortable working closely with clients, often on-site at client or test locations
• Advanced user of MATLAB/Simulink toolchain
• Familiarity with CAN-based calibration and monitoring tools like CANape/INCA and CANalyzer
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Additional experience and understanding of the interaction between application and base software, and proficiency in C programming language, would be highly beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, creative, and adaptive team player
• Willingness to tackle roles, responsibilities and challenges to achieve company goals and objectives
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise project workloads, schedules, and tasks
• Strong presentation, report writing and communication skills

If you are an experienced Senior Controls Software Engineer seeking a new opportunity in the automotive sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team.