Senior Control Software Engineer (BMS, Charging)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Equity participation

Generous rewards for patents

Team-building events

Collaborative environment

Job summary

TAE Power Solutions is seeking a software engineer to develop Inverter, Motor Control, BMS and Charging application software, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to project planning. You will work on prototype and production projects, liaise with customers and suppliers, and participate in architectural design and testing using model-based development.

On-site client work expected. Experience in automotive powertrain software, MATLAB/Simulink, CAN tools, and C programming preferred;

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 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 sites.
• Experienced advanced user of MATLAB/Simulink.
• 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; debugging tools; 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

Automotive control systems

Inverter Control

Motor Control

Battery Management System

DC/AC charging

Model-based development

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape/INCA/CANalyzer

C programming language

Client liaison

Education

Degree in software or controls engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape

INCA

CANalyzer

Microsoft Office

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 prblem solving and analytical skills
• Able to prioritise and organise project workloads, schedules, and tasks
• Strong presentation, report writing and communication skills

About Us:

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.

Imagination, skill, and will

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 it’s powered by TAE.

Confident, collaborative, and creative

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

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

power-solutions.tae.com/

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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.

Note to Agencies:

TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable