Battery Controls Engineer — Embedded RTOS, Onsite Motorsport

Gm Performance Power Units; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Life insurance

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

EAP

On-site dining

On-site gym

Vehicle purchase/lease program

EV charging for GM vehicles

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Battery Controls Engineer to develop embedded software for the HV battery system in Formula 1 hardware. You will work on real-time control algorithms, data acquisition, and diagnostics for battery protection, SOC, and SOH.

The role requires strong C/C++ in embedded environments, experience with CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and cross‑functional collaboration with controls and hardware teams.

Qualifications

• Master's/PhD or 5+ years in embedded software; automotive or motorsport exposure preferred.
• Expertise in battery management systems and control algorithms (SOC, SOH, protection).
• Strong C/C++ in real-time environments and HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for HV battery management and related components.
• Implement real-time control algorithms and data acquisition; support MiL/SiL/HiL testing.
• Prepare requirements, unit tests, and documentation; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

RTOS

CAN

CAN FD

Ethernet

SPI

I2C

UART

MiL/SiL/HiL

Diagnostics

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering / CS / Embedded Systems

Bachelor's with 5+ years embedded software experience

Tools

Version control

Debugging tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Battery Controls Engineer to develop embedded software for the HV battery system in Formula 1 hardware. You will work on real-time control algorithms, data acquisition, and diagnostics for battery protection, SOC, and SOH.

The role requires strong C/C++ in embedded environments, experience with CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and cross‑functional collaboration with controls and hardware teams.