At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to develop innovative software for electric vehicle technologies.
- Company: Integral Powertrain, a leader in electric powertrain technology with a record-breaking history.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Be part of a positive culture focused on personal development and exciting new projects.
- Why this job: Join a team pushing the boundaries of technology and making a real impact on the future of transport.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics/Software Engineering and experience in leading projects and teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Principal Software and Controls Engineer to lead a small, agile team of skilled engineers working at a high technical level on a broad range of truly innovative, high profile technologies. You will drive requirement specification, design, implementation, test and integration. Developing and implementing model-based control strategies for complex electro-mechanical systems. Our Software team is moving from a prototype driven environment to a production code development method. We are not afraid of changing how we work and what we do to deliver better software.
2018 was an exceptional year at Integral Powertrain, two of our high-power density Integral e-Drive motors powered the record-breaking run at Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains where the times for electric vehicles and the overall speed record were smashed. Our e-drive technology has set new standards in electric powertrain, our motors have been involved in smashing world records and have since been recognised with a multitude of industry awards. Our success is set to continue with new projects beginning with new and existing customers. Integral e-Drive offers candidates the opportunity to join a team of positive engineers who embrace the challenge of developing amazing products at the leading edge of hybrid and electric motor system technology.
As an employee of Integral Powertrain, you will receive ongoing personal development, training opportunities and an excellent benefits package including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Life assurance and Private medical insurance.
Principal Responsibilities- Plan, assign and prioritise tasks in line with project needs.
- Support the roadmap development of future products.
- Lead development in technical areas of software and controls, interfacing and supporting other teams & customers with controls & software topics.
- Develop control software for electric machine and hybrid vehicle applications.
- Develop, test, validate and verify high level control algorithms (eg: PID, Motor control, FOC, battery voltage, engine cranking, filtering, fault handling, etc.) in MATLAB & Simulink.
- Integrate high level algorithms with low level embedded software applications.
- Define development processes and test infrastructure to support Functional Safety (ISO26262) as well as architectural software design and choice of controllers and interfaces.
- Participate / contribute to design reviews of software projects and product design, manage / coordinate engineering changes and maintain detailed design records.
- Degree qualified in Electronics / Software Engineering.
- Proven experience of leading a small team and leading projects.
- Highly proficient in C/C++ programming, ideally for 32-bit microprocessors, with proven experience in developing control algorithms for real-time embedded systems – preferably for automotive applications.
- Strong working experience with MATLAB & Simulink.
- Beneficial experience with HiL/SiL test and simulation, CAN, SPICA and MISRA-C and Agile software development process.
- Previous experience in roles such as Principal or Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Software and Controls Engineer.
Principal Software and Controls Engineer employer: Integral Powertrain Limited
Integral Powertrain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation thrives. As a Principal Software and Controls Engineer, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pioneering electric powertrain technologies, with ample opportunities for personal development and training. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Contributory Pension Scheme and Private medical insurance, while contributing to groundbreaking projects that are setting new industry standards.
Contact Details:
Integral Powertrain Limited Recruitment Team
