Senior Software & Controls Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Software & Controls Engineer
Location: Leicestershire, UK | Salary: Up to £54,000 per annum | Full-time, Onsite

We're seeking a Senior Software & Controls Engineer to join a forward-thinking product development team working on high-performance control systems for advanced engineering applications.
In this hands-on role, you'll take ownership of embedded software development using MATLAB and Simulink, applying model-based design techniques to deliver robust, production-ready control systems.

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  Leading the development of control algorithms using model-based design in MATLAB and Simulink
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  Building and refining system-level models to support control strategy development and simulation
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  Generating embedded code through autocode generation workflows for deployment on target hardware
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  Validating model behaviour and code functionality through simulation and on-bench testing
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  Creating and executing structured test plans to verify model integrity and performance
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  Collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure full hardware-software integration
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  Supporting design reviews, simulation analysis, and software optimisation throughout the project lifecycle

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  Degree-qualified (BEng/BSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
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  Proven experience in embedded software and control system development
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  Skilled in model-based design with MATLAB and Simulink, including code generation
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  Familiar with structured software development and testing processes (e.g. MISRA, ASPICE, or similar)
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  Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-integrity sectors

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  A technically challenging role with direct impact on next-generation engineering solutions
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  The opportunity to work across a range of innovative systems and technologies
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  Long-term development prospects in a collaborative, supportive team environment