Chief Software & Controls Engineer

Role

Purpose:

We require an experienced Controls and Software leader to drive the development of software for our wide range of customer applications focused on electrification, including battery management, power conversion and electric vehicle control systems. The successful candidate will be a key member of the engineering team. They will lead the development software solutions, drive processes and tools as well as quality standards.

They will work with the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team to support the delivery of effective engineering solutions. This is a technical leadership role for an engineer who enjoys leading the design and implementation of embedded control software, as well as leading the delivery of software to demanding time schedules and high quality standards.

• Technical Leadership Lead the design, implementation and test of software platforms for real-time systems. Lead development of low-level and application-level software components for a microcontroller application. Drive modular, scalable, and reusable software architectures and component design.
• Software Development & Verification Own the full software development lifecycle for control software modules: requirements => architecture => design => implementation => test. Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508). Ensure compliance with cyber security standards (e.g. ISO 21434). Define and oversee testing strategies (MIL, SIL, HIL) and formal verification of control software. Implement software configuration, change control, and traceability for releases.
• Requirements & Systems Engineering Translate system-level requirements into software control specifications. Collaborate with systems engineers to develop control strategies aligned with system behaviour models. Drive interface definition and software integration planning for multi-ECU or multi-domain systems.
• Innovation and Technology Development Lead the research and evaluation of advanced control strategies (e.g., AI-enhanced control, Kalman filters, energy optimization algorithms). Lead feasibility studies, proof-of-concept development, and technology road-mapping for control and software platforms. Lead the development of control architecture improvements for robustness, scalability, and performance.
• Leadership and Team Development Lead the processes and methods for Control and Software skills to enhance capability across the team. Conduct technical reviews, code audits, and design walkthroughs to maintain high software quality. Establish and promote best practices in model-based design, software versioning, documentation, and testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Interface with hardware, mechanical, systems, test, and validation teams to ensure software meets integration and performance targets. Support cross-functional design reviews (PDR, CDR) and gate approvals for new controls and software features and releases. Represent the Controls and Software team in customer meetings, internal program reviews, and supplier engagements.
• Program and Quality Management Support overall project planning by leading the estimation of control and software tasks, defining milestones, deliverables and methods for tracking progress. Lead delivery of Controls and Software technical work products in line with project deadlines and quality standards. Ensure software quality management through adherence to ASPICE, ISO 9001, or similar quality frameworks. Lead risk analysis and mitigation planning related to controls and software delivery and functionality.

• A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Deep experience in controls and software design.
• Detailed embedded software design, implementation, and validation experience.
• Experience in writing system and software specifications, requirements & test documents.
• Experience with software version control tools, requirements management, software change request (SCR) management.
• Hands‑on experience in developing software product lines for multiple applications and customers.
• Experienced in the complexities of system level…