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.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the development of control algorithms using model-based design in MATLAB and Simulink

Building and refining system-level models to support control strategy development and simulation

Generating embedded code through autocode generation workflows for deployment on target hardware

Validating model behaviour and code functionality through simulation and on-bench testing

Creating and executing structured test plans to verify model integrity and performance

Collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure full hardware-software integration

Supporting design reviews, simulation analysis, and software optimisation throughout the project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

Degree-qualified (BEng/BSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Proven experience in embedded software and control system development

Skilled in model-based design with MATLAB and Simulink, including code generation

Familiar with structured software development and testing processes (e.g. MISRA, ASPICE, or similar)

Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-integrity sectors

What You'll Get in Return

A technically challenging role with direct impact on next-generation engineering solutions

The opportunity to work across a range of innovative systems and technologies

Long-term development prospects in a collaborative, supportive team environment