Chief Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

A producer of cutting-edge integrated electric motor and power electronics modules is currently looking to hire a Chief Software / Controls Development Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the development of embedded control algorithms and software architectures for advanced electric propulsion systems.

The Chief Software / Controls Development Engineer will:

1. Develop embedded control algorithms for traction and propulsion inverters using MATLAB/Simulink.
2. Design, simulate, and validate motor control strategies for high-performance electric propulsion systems.
3. Implement and optimize real-time control systems for electric motors and inverters.
4. Conduct dynamometer-based validation and HIL testing to ensure system performance and robustness.
5. Configure and integrate AUTOSAR base software for traction and propulsion inverter platforms.

The Chief Software / Controls Development Engineer will have:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
2. Extensive experience in embedded software development for real-time control systems.
3. Strong knowledge of electric motor control, inverters, and power electronics.
4. Hands-on experience with dynamometer testing, HIL simulation, and real-time validation.
5. Proficiency in AUTOSAR, low-level drivers, and microcontroller programming.
6. Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO26262) and software development for safety-critical applications.

For more details, simply apply online using an updated version of your CV, and a member of the EVera team will be in touch!