Model Based Development (MBD) Engineer – BMS

Global Connect Technologies; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Model Based Development Engineer to support the design and validation of Battery Management Systems for automotive battery and energy-storage applications.

The ideal candidate will lead model-based control software development using MATLAB/Simulink, with hands-on work on dSPACE TargetLink and MIL/SIL/HIL validation. Collaboration across embedded software, controls, electronics, and battery engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink for model-based development.
• Experience developing embedded control models and production code.
• Familiarity with MIL/SIL/HIL validation and automotive BMS.
• Familiarity with ASPICE and V-Model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain model-based control software for automotive battery management systems.
• Develop control algorithms and software models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform Model-Based Design activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop production-ready embedded code using dSPACE TargetLink.
• Configure and maintain Simulink models, libraries, and model architectures.
• Support MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL testing and validation.
• Develop and execute simulation models, test cases, and automated validation.
• Analyze simulation and test results and troubleshoot model/software issues.
• Support requirements analysis, design reviews, verification, and validation activities.
• Work closely with embedded software, systems, controls, electronics, and battery engineering teams.
• Support development of BMS control functions, including battery monitoring, diagnostics, estimation, protection, and energy management.
• Follow automotive development processes including ASPICE and V-Model practices.
• Support functional safety and software development activities as applicable.
• Generate technical documentation and maintain traceability between requirements, models, code, and tests.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Model-Based Development

dSPACE TargetLink

BMS / automotive batteries

MIL/SIL/HIL validation

CAN / CAN FD

Embedded software development

Debugging / problem-solving

Tools

TargetLink

Job description

Job Title: Model Based Development (MBD) Engineer – BMS

Industry: Automotive / Battery & Energy Storage

Work Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a Model Based Development (MBD) Engineer to support the development and validation of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for automotive battery and energy-storage applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Model-Based Development, and dSPACE TargetLink, along with knowledge of BMS/battery systems and automotive embedded controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain model-based control software for automotive battery management systems.
• Develop control algorithms and software models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform Model-Based Design (MBD) activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop production-ready embedded code using dSPACE TargetLink.
• Configure and maintain Simulink models, libraries, and model architectures.
• Support MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL testing and validation.
• Develop and execute simulation models, test cases, and automated validation.
• Analyze simulation and test results and troubleshoot model/software issues.
• Support requirements analysis, design reviews, verification, and validation activities.
• Work closely with embedded software, systems, controls, electronics, and battery engineering teams.
• Support development of BMS control functions, including battery monitoring, diagnostics, estimation, protection, and energy management.
• Follow automotive development processes including ASPICE and V-Model practices.
• Support functional safety and software development activities as applicable.
• Generate technical documentation and maintain traceability between requirements, models, code, and tests.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Strong experience in Model-Based Development (MBD).
• Hands-on experience with dSPACE TargetLink.
• Experience developing embedded control models and generating production code.
• Strong understanding of Battery Management Systems (BMS) or automotive battery systems.
• Experience with MIL/SIL/HIL validation.
• Understanding of automotive embedded software development.
• Knowledge of CAN / CAN FD and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with software requirements, verification, and validation.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.