Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer

Job Details

Renewable Energy

Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer

Monroe, MI

Job Category:
Renewable Energy

Position Type:
Direct

Duration: DIRECT

Shift: 1

Our client is developing innovative, high-performance electric platforms for advanced commercial and government applications. We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer to own control software and system integration from early development through real‑world testing and production. This is a highly hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of controls, embedded software, high‑voltage systems, and hardware integration
. You will build, integrate, troubleshoot, test, and validate complex systems in real‑world environments. Experience in a specific industry is not required. Candidates from EV, automotive, aerospace, defense technology, autonomous systems, robotics, or other advanced engineering environments are encouraged to apply.

• Develop, calibrate, and release control and remote-control software using Simulink-based model development and automatic code generation
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• Integrate electric powertrain and high‑voltage systems over CAN/J1939
  , including BMS, motors, inverters, chargers, DC/DC converters, power distribution, and thermal management systems.
• Design and implement fault handling, interlocks, derating strategies, and safe/limp operating modes.
• Develop communication between control systems, displays, telemetry systems, and other connected platforms.
• Integrate drive‑by‑wire and advanced control systems with third‑party autonomy platforms.
• Own bench, HIL, and field validation, calibration, release sign‑off, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software integration issues using CAN tools, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support field testing, customer demonstrations, and advanced technology programs.
• Work closely with electrical, harness, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Help transition complex technology from prototype through scalable production
  .

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, embedded software, vehicle systems, powertrain controls, robotics, aerospace, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience helping take a complex hardware/software product from prototype through validation and production
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• Deep knowledge of CAN communications and J1939
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• Experience with CAN tools such as Vector, Kvaser, PCAN, or similar platforms
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• Strong high‑voltage system integration experience, including BMS, inverters, chargers, motors, and related powertrain components
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• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or other model-based controls development environments
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• Strong hands‑on diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• A strong bias toward hardware
  -you are comfortable troubleshooting directly at the connector using breakout boxes, oscilloscopes, CAN tools, and other diagnostic equipment, not just working in simulation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Moto Hawk, Eco Coder, OpenECU, or other model-based development platforms.
• NMEA 2000, CANopen, or other CAN-based communication protocols.
• Embedded C, CODESYS, Curtis VCL, or similar controls platforms.
• Autonomous systems, ROS 2, DDS, MAVLink, or similar interfaces.
• Functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or ISO 13849.
• Startup, advanced development, skunk works, or 0-to-1 product development experience
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This is not a narrow software role. You will work across the complete system-from high‑voltage power and battery systems through controls, CAN/J1939 communications,…