Controls Software Engineer in Ashby de la Zouch

Would you like to work on cutting edge power management and energy management systems within energy & industrial sectors? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? Join our team! At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

In this role, as Controls Software Engineer you will design controls software for electrical power system using BH PRISMIC control system. You will also work with cross‑functional engineering team and project managers to execute customer/system requirements.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing control software in C++ for power system control and its monitoring applications.
• Ensuring high standards of software revision control using GitHub.
• Preparation and review of technical specifications for control system projects.
• Creating I/O lists, functional specifications and logic diagrams based on project requirements.
• Defining network architecture diagrams.
• Setting up hardware including processors, controllers, I/O, ethernet switches, gateways & firewalls.
• Preparation of software test specifications.
• Conducting diligent internal testing before witness testing in front of customers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have proven experience in designing and configuring software for control systems within power, industrial, or automation sectors.
• Have proven experience in C++ software programming.
• Experience with GitHub or similar software revision control systems.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, HNC or HND in electronic/electrical/computer science/controls engineering or a similar related subject.
• Have knowledge of software‑based microsystems, control and communication systems including Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, IEC61850.
• Have knowledge of operating systems such as QNX and Windows.
• Be able to interpret electrical power system and switchgear components and create technical and functional design specifications.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working regular hours from Baker Hughes office.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.