Principal Software and Controls Engineer

TAE Technologies

  • Birmingham
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Employment type: Contractor (6-month).About UsAt TAE Power Solutions, we design power management systems that use less but do more. From, electric vehicle, drivetrains, ultrafast charging, stationary energy storage and grid efficiencies. We develop a clean energy ecosystem of proprietary technology designed to go faster, perform stronger, travel farther, and last longer.A subsidiary of our parent company, TAE Technologies (pronounced T-A-E) which was founded in 1998 to develop commercial fusion power with the cleanest environmental profile. The company's pioneering work represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant clean energy to the grid.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to join our Control Systems team as a contractor on a 6-month basis, you will be working on the development of advanced motor control, power electronics and battery management application software for a range of demonstrator and production projects. You will be involved in all stages of the software development process. In addition, you will mentor other more junior engineers within the team, take active part in the estimation and planning of new projects, and liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and other engineering teams within TAE Power Solutions (TPS).Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical delivery and leadership of application software activities
  • Support and mentor other more junior engineers within the team
  • Creation and management of software requirements
  • Take active part in the architectural design of the software.
  • Be involved in the implementation and test of the application software using a model-based development approach
  • Support prototype vehicle builds, calibration and development at TPS and client sites
  • Support the diagnosis of issues within TPS products, the identification of integration issues with other products in the vehicle
  • Report progress and status to project teams at TPS and client
  • Represent the wider Software Group and TPS team in front of the customer
Education & Experience:
  • The successful applicant must be an advanced user of MATLAB/ Simulink toolchain/ CAN based calibration and monitoring tools like CANape/INCA and CANalyzer
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience in control systems, especially in powertrain control, battery management, motor control or power electronics control
  • Fault finding and diagnosis experience in complex systems
Desired
  • Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits and able to comfortably articulate with clients onsite
  • Experience in interaction between application and base software and the use of software debugging tools
  • An appreciation of C programming language would be desirable
Learn more about Us/TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.NOTE TO AGENCIES: TAE prefer to hire directly and have an existing preferred supplier list of agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.#L1-Hybrid

TAE Technologies