Senior Control Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Control Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge motor control software for the e-mobility sector. This role involves leading projects from conception through to prototype and production stages, with a focus on innovation and technical leadership. Candidates should have deep experience in embedded C and model-based software development. The position is located in Watford, with a competitive salary and the opportunity to work onsite for a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or master's in electronics, computer science, or automotive engineering.
• 8-10 years post-academic experience in motor control software for e-mobility systems.
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink or embedded C programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop motor control software for various e-mobility applications.
• Take customer projects from concept to prototype, ensuring hardware integration.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Model-based software development

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in electronics, computer science, or automotive engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Embedded Coder

Job description

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Senior Control Software Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 of developing software for traction motors used directly for e-mobility applications (land, sea or air - e.g., automotive electric vehicle EDU systems, drone propulsion, marine electric powertrains, etc.)
• Experience of developing embedded software OR model-based software
• Experience of capturing requirements and developing software architecture
• Good technical leadership / mentoring and communication skills

In this role, you will be involved in taking customer projects from concept to prototype, developing systems from scratch, hardware integration, lab testing, and delivering validated prototypes 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 appreciation and ideally have worked within various e-mobility domains (e.g., automotive, aerospace, off-highway, marine).

Skills / Experience Required:

• A relevant degree or 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
• Strong evidence of model-based software development using Matlab / Simulink OR embedded C programming
• ESSENTIAL: Proven experience developing software for traction motors used in e-mobility applications
• Practical engineering aptitude (e.g., integrating software with hardware and electromechanical systems)
• Ability to lead projects, mentor juniors, and work effectively with customers
• Experience with autocode tools (e.g., Embedded Coder) is advantageous
• Evidence of innovation and creative problem-solving in engineering projects

Our client seeks a senior or principal motor control software engineer to take proof of concepts through to prototypes and production-ready designs.

Domain knowledge of motor control software development for vehicle propulsion (land, sea, or air) is essential.

This principal engineer role is onsite 3 days/week and is accessible from Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry, and Lutterworth.