Software Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive solutions provider in Coventry is seeking a Software Development Engineer for a contract role until March 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control system design, experience with embedded software development, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded C. Responsibilities include software testing and validation. The role offers a pay rate of £27.03 per hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Solid background in control system design and embedded software development for power electronic converters.
• Experience in developing AUTOSAR software using model-based design.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform microcontroller software testing with control boards.
• Design and implement software components using MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++.
• Contribute to software validation activities using various platforms.

Skills

Control system design

Embedded software development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Higher degree in computing, software, controls or relevant subject

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

CATIA NoMagic

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANoe

Job description

Overview

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for a Software Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Working with control boards to perform microcontroller software testing.
• Analyse system level requirements and decompose to software requirements.
• Design software components in-line with requirements.
• Implement software components using MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++ code.
• Develop and execute software component unit test cases.
• Contribute to software validation activities using Model in Loop, Software in Loop and Hardware in Loop platforms.
• Contribute to software code reviews.
• Deliver verified and validated software according to project deliverables and timing.
• Assist in process alignment and adherence to key internal and industry standard coding rules and practices to ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Contribute to software issue resolution (including out of process updates and rapid prototype containment of issues).

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Solid background in control system design and embedded software development for power electronic converters.
• Experience in developing AUTOSAR software using model-based design.
• Experience using Embedded C, MATLAB / Simulink, CATIA NoMagic (or other model-based system engineering tool), Vector CANalyzer & CANoe.
• Experience working with system / software requirements and requirement decomposition.
• Capable of validating control code through use of software validation tools in MIL, SIL and HIL environments.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems.
• Possess a high-level of attention to detail / accuracy, whilst delivering at pace.
• Team player, able to work together with multiple teams and departments to deliver effective solutions.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering embedded controls software in a model-based environment.
• Understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262.
• Experience in writing and maintaining software requirements using TRM (Dassault Systems).
• Experience writing MISRA C compliant code.
• Experience with Infineon TriCore and DSP microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with automatic code generation.
• Understanding of Agile software development.
• Knowledge of ASPICE or equivalent.
• Higher degree in computing, software, controls or relevant subject.