Senior Control Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the e-mobility sector seeks a Senior Control Software Engineer to develop innovative motor control software. This role involves taking customer projects from concept to prototype, integrating hardware, and conducting lab tests. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in software development for traction motors and a strong background in embedded systems, particularly within automotive or aerospace industries. The position offers competitive compensation with potential bonuses and is based in Chester, with onsite expectations three days per week.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of post-academic experience in software for e-mobility systems required.
• Experience in capturing requirements and developing software architecture.
• Proven experience in motor control software for traction motors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop motor control software from concept to prototype.
• Integrate hardware and conduct lab testing for validated prototypes.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Motor control software development

Embedded C programming

Model-based software development

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's in Electronics, Computer Science, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Matlab / Simulink

Embedded Coder

Job description

Senior Control Software Engineer, Chester

Client:

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Motor Control Software Engineer (Senior / Principal)

Location: Warwickshire, UK

Salary: £65-75k + bonus + benefits (negotiable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced software engineer to develop motor control software for a broad variety of customers across multiple e-mobility / electric vehicle sectors.

Based in Leamington Spa.

Required:

• ESSENTIAL: Proven experience developing software for traction motors used directly in e-mobility applications (land, sea, or air - e.g., automotive electric vehicles, drone propulsion, marine electric powertrains, etc.)
• Experience in developing embedded software OR model-based software
• Experience capturing requirements and developing software architecture
• Good technical leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

In this role, you will take customer projects from concept to prototype, developing systems from scratch, integrating hardware, and conducting lab testing to produce validated prototypes ready for customer handover.

This role requires experience in embedded C software development OR model-based software development using Matlab / Simulink.

Candidates should have a systems understanding and ideally have worked within various e-mobility domains (e.g., automotive, aerospace, off-highway, marine).

Skills / Experience Required:

• A relevant degree, preferably a master's (e.g., electronics, computer science, automotive engineering)
• 8-10 years of post-academic experience, including significant experience in motor control software for e-mobility systems
• Proven experience with model-based software development using Matlab / Simulink OR embedded C programming
• ESSENTIAL: Experience developing software for traction motors used in e-mobility applications
• Good practical engineering skills (e.g., software hardware integration, electromechanical systems)
• Ability to lead projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with customers
• Experience with autocode tools (e.g., Embedded Coder) is a plus
• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills

The client seeks a senior or principal motor control software engineer to advance proof of concepts to prototypes and production-ready designs. Domain knowledge in motor control software for vehicle propulsion (land, sea, or air) is essential.

This principal engineer role is onsite three days a week and is accessible from Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry, and Lutterworth.