Battery Controls Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and disb​

32 days annual leave (includingholid​a

Free financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease

Free on-site EV charging for personal 

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Battery Controls Engineer to join our ERS team. You will develop embedded software for the Formula 1 hybrid powertrain, implementing real-time control algorithms for battery protection, state of charge, and state of health with sensors, protocols, and diagnostics supporting the ERS ecosystem.

You will collaborate with controls and electrical hardware teams, perform MiL/SiL/HiL testing, create robust code with unit tests, and ensure high

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Expertise in battery management systems and battery control algorithms (protection/derating, state of charge, state of health).
• Familiarity with cell and HV battery physics and operation.
• Understanding high voltage bus networks (contactors, fuses, HV interlock loops).
• Strong proficiency in embedded C and RTOS, including handwritten and auto generated code.
• Experience with multithreaded processes / multi-rate control systems.
• Experience in CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART.
• Familiarity with software development tools, debugging environments, and version control systems.
• Understanding of control theory for electronic systems.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware interfaces, sensors, and microcontroller architecture.
• First principles thinking, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous learning and innovation in embedded systems development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software in C, C++, and relevant real-time programming languages for the HV battery management system, cells, and associated components.
• Implement sensor data acquisition, hardware abstraction layers, real-time communication, and diagnostics features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in controls and electrical hardware to ensure cohesive system operation.
• Conduct software debugging, verification, and validation including model-in-the-loop (MiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), hardware-in-the-loop (HiL), and trackside testing support.
• Create proper requirements and unit tests to form robust, clean, scalable code bases.
• Adhere to software quality, safety, and regulatory standards for high-performance motorsport applications.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement processes in embedded software development.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Real-time systems

Battery management

Control theory

Multithreading

CAN/CAN FD

RTOS

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years embedded software experience

Tools

CAN

CAN FD

Ethernet

SPI

I2C

UART

Git

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Battery Controls Engineer - Onsite
Job Summary
GM Performance Power Units is looking for a forward-thinking Battery Controls Engineer to join our ERS (Energy Recovery System) Team in Concord, NC. In this high-stakes, high-impact role, you’ll develop and optimize robust embedded controls software for our Formula 1 hybrid powertrain.
Implement cutting-edge real-time control algorithms for battery protection, state of charge, and state of health. While utilizing sensors and communication protocols and system diagnostics, supporting the overall ERS hardware and software ecosystem. Collaborate with control strategy teams managing torque and energy delivery and harvest to push the boundaries and engineer winning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software in C, C++, and relevant real-time programming languages for the HV battery management system, cells, and associated components.
• Implement sensor data acquisition, hardware abstraction layers, real-time communication, and diagnostics features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in controls and electrical hardware to ensure cohesive system operation.
• Conduct software debugging, verification, and validation including model-in-the-loop (MiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), hardware-in-the-loop (HiL), and trackside testing support.
• Create proper requirements and unit tests to form robust, clean, scalable code bases.
• Adhere to software quality, safety, and regulatory standards for high-performance motorsport applications.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement processes in embedded software development.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in automotive or motorsport sectors.
• Expertise in battery management systems and battery control algorithms, such as protection/derating, state of charge, and state of health.
• Familiarity with cell and HV battery physics and operation.
• Understanding high voltage bus networks, including contactors, fuses, and high voltage interlock loops.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C programming and real-time operating systems, including ability to work with both handwritten and auto generated code.
• Experience with multithreaded processes/multi-rate control systems.
• Experience in communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Familiarity with software development tools, debugging environments, and version control systems.
• Understanding of control theory (digital control loops and practical implementation issues) for electronic systems.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware interfaces, sensors, and microcontroller architecture.
• First principles thinking, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous learning and innovation in embedded systems development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and FIA F1 technical regulations is advantageous.
• Machine Learning/neural networks especially in the context of battery control systems.
• Embedded on chip machine learning.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for testing and automation.
• Prior experience with software-in-the-loop (SiL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing and software validation frameworks.
• Experience in Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) development and co-simulation techniques.
• Familiarity with TAG-700 ECU.

Why Join Us

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It’s all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that’s as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.
Join us and help power what’s next.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
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