Senior Control Software Engineer (BMS, Charging)

TAE Power Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Equity participation potential

Team building events

Job summary

TAE Power Solutions is seeking a software engineer to lead the development of Inverter and Motor Control, BMS, and Charging applications. You will guide junior engineers, help estimate and plan projects, and interface directly with customers and suppliers across TPS.

The role emphasizes architectural design, model-based development, and on-site support for prototype builds. We value five-plus years in automotive control systems, strong MATLAB/Simulink experience, CAN tools expertise, and

Qualifications

• A degree or similar in a software or controls engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in automotive control systems, especially Inverter / Motor Control, Battery Management System, DC / AC Charging applications.
• Fault finding and diagnosis experience in complex automotive powertrain systems.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits.
• Comfortable working closely with clients, often on-site at client/test locations.
• Experienced user of MATLAB/Simulink toolchain.
• CAN based calibration and monitoring tools like CANape/INCA and CANalyzer.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of the interaction between the application and the base software.
• Understanding of C programming language.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical delivery and leadership of application software activities.
• Support and mentor other more junior engineers within the team.
• Creation and management of software requirements.
• Take an active part in the architectural design of the software.
• Be involved in the implementation and testing of the application software using a model-based development approach.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, calibration and development at TPS and client sites.
• Support the diagnosis of issues within TPS products, and the identification of integration issues with other products in the vehicle.
• Report progress and status to project teams at TPS and the client.
• Represent the wider Software Group and TPS team in front of the customer.

Skills

C programming

Problem solving

Client interaction

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in software or controls engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape/INCA/CANalyzer

Job description

The future is electric, but only if it's better - for businesses, consumers, and the planet. We bring electrification to the next level, to enable and sustain a cleaner planet. At TAE Power Solutions, we design power management systems that use less but do more. From electric vehicle drivetrains and ultrafast charging to stationary energy storage and grid efficiencies, we develop a clean energy ecosystem of proprietary technology designed to go faster, perform stronger, travel farther, and last longer.

About the Role:

As a member of the Software team, you will be working on the development of Inverter and Motor Control / BMS / Charging application software for a range of demonstrator and production projects. You will be involved in all stages of the software development process, guide and mentor other more junior engineers within the team, take an active part in the estimation and planning of new projects, and liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and other engineering teams within TAE Power Solutions (TPS).

• Provide technical delivery and leadership of application software activities
• Support and mentor other more junior engineers within the team
• Creation and management of software requirements
• Take an active part in the architectural design of the software
• Be involved in the implementation and testing of the application software using a model-based development approach
• Support prototype vehicle builds, calibration and development at TPS and client sites
• Support the diagnosis of issues within TPS products, and the identification of integration issues with other products in the vehicle
• Report progress and status to project teams at TPS and the client
• Represent the wider Software Group and TPS team in front of the customer

Required Education & Experience:

Desired Experience

• A degree or similar in a software or controls engineering discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in automotive control systems, especially in one of Inverter / Motor Control, Battery Management System, DC / AC Charging applications
• Fault finding and diagnosis experience in complex automotive powertrain systems
• Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
• Comfortable working closely with clients, often on-site at client, test locations
• Experienced advanced user of:
• MATLAB/Simulink toolchain
• CAN based calibration and monitoring tools like CANape/INCA and CANalyzer
• Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in:
• The interaction between the application and the base software
• The use of software debugging tools
• Understanding of:C programming language

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, creative, and adaptive team player
• Willingness to take on roles, responsibilities and challenges required to achieve company goals and objectives
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to prioritise and organise project workloads, schedules, and tasks
• Strong presentation, report writing and communication skills

About Us:

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a team of over 250 engineers, scientists, professionals, and big thinkers from over 40 countries. We work daily at the frontiers of science, to deliver products that lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to reach for the stars and build the future with fusion and science.

We are looking for passionate candidates who bring their skill and will every day to accomplish our mission.

At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric because its powered by TAE.

Confident, collaborative, and creative

We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.

You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:

• You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.
• You are collaborative, and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.
• You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.

What we offer:

• A collaborative environment: An organization, where talents and interests can plug in to different groups outside of direct job description.
• Generous payment rewards: For novel research, patents, and talent referrals
• Potential for equity participation
• Hybrid/remote work options for certain positions
• Robust team-building events on and off-site

Learn more

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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.