Battery Controls Engineer — Onsite, Formula 1 Powertrain

Gm Performance Power Units; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Employer-paid life insurance

32 days annual leave

Free financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

Discounted GM vehicle purchase

Free EV charging

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Battery Controls Engineer to join the ERS Team. This role involves developing embedded software for high-voltage battery management systems in Formula 1 hybrid powertrains.

Candidates should have strong skills in embedded C programming, experience with communication protocols like CAN and CAN FD, and a background in automotive or motorsport. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and

Qualifications

• Expertise in battery management systems and battery control algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C programming and real-time operating systems.
• Understanding of control theory for electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for HV battery systems.
• Conduct software debugging, validation, and model-in-the-loop testing.
• Create requirements and unit tests for software development.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Real-time operating systems

Communication protocols

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's with 5+ years experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Battery Controls Engineer to join the ERS Team. This role involves developing embedded software for high-voltage battery management systems in Formula 1 hybrid powertrains.

Candidates should have strong skills in embedded C programming, experience with communication protocols like CAN and CAN FD, and a background in automotive or motorsport. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and