Controls Engineer (PCS)

Reevr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote working when required

Oxford-based role

Job summary

Reevr in Oxford is seeking a PCS Controls Engineer to develop advanced control systems for grid-connected power conversion technology. The role blends control systems, embedded software and power electronics, with emphasis on grid-following and grid-forming techniques.

You will work across modelling, simulation, code generation and real-time testing with hardware, software and systems teams, ensuring robust control solutions and traceability.

Qualifications

• 5 years' MATLAB/Simulink control development experience.
• Degree/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems or similar.
• Strong Simulink Coder / Embedded Coder experience.
• Good understanding of grid-following and/or grid-forming inverter technology.
• Experience with HIL testing such as dSPACE or Typhoon HIL.
• Strong control theory and embedded systems knowledge.
• Working knowledge of CAN and tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer or CANape.

Responsibilities

• Develop control models for grid-connected inverters.
• Work with grid-following/grid-forming controls, voltage & current regulation, power control and protection.
• Design and validate models using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow.
• Generate embedded C using Embedded Coder / Simulink Coder.
• Support MIL, SIL and HIL testing.
• Debug and optimise real-time embedded controls.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and systems engineers.
• Maintain requirements traceability and version control.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Coder

CAN tools

HIL testing

Control theory

Education

Electrical Engineering

Power Electronics

Control Systems

Tools

dSPACE

Typhoon HIL

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

Simulink Coder

Embedded Coder

Job description

PCS Controls Engineer

Oxford
£80,000 – £85,000
Flexible working Remote working available when required

The Opportunity

A growing technology business is looking for a PCS Controls Engineer to develop advanced control systems for grid-connected power conversion technology.

This is a hands-on role combining control systems, embedded software and power electronics, with a focus on grid-following and grid-forming technologies.

As a PCS Controls Engineer, you'll work across modelling, simulation, code generation and real-time testing alongside hardware, software and systems teams.

The Role

• Develop control models for grid-connected inverters.
• Work with grid-following/grid-forming controls, voltage & current regulation, power control and protection.
• Design and validate models using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow.
• Generate embedded C using Embedded Coder / Simulink Coder.
• Support MIL, SIL and HIL testing.
• Debug and optimise real-time embedded controls.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and systems engineers.
• Maintain requirements traceability and version control.

What We're Looking For

• 5 years' MATLAB/Simulink control development experience.
• Degree/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems or similar.
• Strong Simulink Coder / Embedded Coder experience.
• Good understanding of grid-following and/or grid-forming inverter technology.
• Experience with HIL testing such as dSPACE or Typhoon HIL.
• Strong control theory and embedded systems knowledge.
• Working knowledge of CAN and tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer or CANape.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience with EN 50549, G99, IEEE 1547 or similar standards.
• Simscape / power electronics simulation.
• Python or MATLAB test automation.
• C/C or embedded firmware.
• ISO 26262 / IEC 61508.
• Git, JIRA or Jenkins.

What's On Offer?

• £80,000 – £85,000
• Oxford-based role
• Flexible working
• Remote working when required
• Technical ownership and autonomy
• Professional development and training
• Opportunity to work on advanced energy and power electronics technology