Senior Controls Engineer

FMC Talent; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm in England is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop cutting-edge model-based control software for high-performance vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering/computer science and at least 3 years' experience, especially in motorsports systems. This role offers the chance to innovate and problem-solve within a team dedicated to automotive excellence, along with competitive benefits including healthcare and employee discounts.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Mental health support via EAP

EV car scheme

Increased holiday with tenure

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a model-based Software Engineer.
• Experience in series production or motorsports systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety frameworks like ISO26262.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and models aligned with industry standards.
• Design advanced strategy and software algorithms.
• Support delivery of software and hardware.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink

Problem solving

Collaboration

HV batteries knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant engineering/computer science

Job description

Great at developing model-based control software on time, to spec, and on budget? Love problem solving and figuring out how to make things better? Want to work with cutting-edge powertrain tech that’s designed for high performance hyper cars? If so, this Senior Controls Engineer role could be perfect for you.

Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?

They’re quite the name in the motorsports world and now our client is now on a mission to create the future of high-performance hyper cars. They’ve built some of the world’s best performing powertrains over the years, and they’re now aiming for best-in-class hyper cars to join their roster through rapid development and working with emerging technologies. When you think of truly cutting-edge powertrain tech, that’s exactly what they’re delivering.

When you work for them, you can expect to see more of this winning attitude. From the big stuff – like private healthcare, mental health support via an EAP, and an EV car scheme – to the nice-to-haves like holiday that increases the longer you work there, and access to discounts on your shopping, they’ve got you covered. At the heart of their culture is excellence, and that extends to supporting you to really grow your career with them.

What will your day to day look like?

In this role you’ll join a small-but-mighty team who are focused on developing model-based control software for battery and powertrain systems. You’ll be tasked with :

• Developing processes and models aligned with industry standards
• Requirement elicitation from stakeholders
• Designing advanced strategy and software algorithms
• Keeping on top of tech developments to enhance capabilities
• Supporting the delivery of software and hardware
• Prototyping and undertaking pre-production software releases
• Commissioning and testing control systems (in house and externally)
• Handling issue reporting and validation

Supporting technical meetings with customers

Success in this role looks like developing controls models on time, in budget, and to spec. You’re aiming for top-notch vehicle performance, driveability, and safety in everything you do.

This role will suit you if you…

• Are educated to degree level in a relevant engineering / computer science subject
• Have at least 3 years’ experience working as a model-based Software Engineer
• Have worked on series production or motorsports systems
• Are an expert in MATLAB Simulink and Stateflow
• Know a thing or two about HV batteries, EV powertrains, and ICE software design
• Have worked under functional safety frameworks (like ISO26262)
• Can use tools to capture requirements at vehicle system level
• Know how to lead MIL / SIL / HIL vehicle testing
• Love problem solving with automotive electrical / electronics systems
• Can collaborate effectively to innovate and problem solve
• Know how to translate technical requirements into operational work

Think this could be your next role?

Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Rohan on [e-mail]

The fine print

Reference number : 20729

Temporary or Permanent : Permanent

FMC contact for this role : Rohan Boparan