Senior Controls Software Engineer - MBD

About the job

Roles & Responsibilities :
Model-Based Software Development & Power Systems Simulation

• Develop and maintain BMS application/control software models using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
• Perform model-based software development and automatic code generation using MathWorks tools.
• Develop and integrate control algorithms for BMS applications – BESS Domain.
• Generate production-quality embedded code from Simulink models using appropriate code-generation workflows.
• Perform model reviews, model quality checks, and ensure compliance with defined development standards.
• Analyze generated code and support debugging of model-to-code issues.

BMS Software Verification & Validation

• Develop and execute MIL, SIL, and PIL test strategies for BMS control software.
• Perform open-loop and closed-loop testing of BMS functions and features.
• Develop test cases, test scenarios, test harnesses, and automated test scripts.
• Use Simulink Test Manager for test execution and automation.
• Perform functional, regression, boundary-value, robustness, and requirement-based testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and track issues through closure.
• Ensure adequate test coverage and traceability between requirements, models, code, and test cases.

Requirements Management

• Analyze and interpret system/software requirements for BMS functions.
• Manage requirements and maintain requirements-to-test traceability using tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Develop test cases based on requirements and ensure complete verification coverage.
• Support requirements reviews and identify ambiguity, gaps, and inconsistencies.

Static Code & Model Analysis

• Perform static code analysis of generated/embedded software using Polyspace and/or Parasoft.
• Analyze static-analysis findings and work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Perform model quality and compliance checks using Simulink Check.
• Support coding-standard compliance and software quality activities.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop automation scripts and test utilities using MATLAB/M-Scripting.
• Use Python for test automation, data processing, reporting, and engineering utilities.
• Improve testing efficiency through automated test execution and result analysis.

Experience: 5–10 years

Mandatory Technical Skills

MathWorks / Model-Based Development

Extensive hands-on experience with:

• MATLAB
• Simulink
• Stateflow
• Simulink Test Manager
• Simulink Check

• Strong understanding of model-based development and automatic code generation.
• Experience with Embedded Coder is highly desirable.

BMS

Strong understanding of:

• Battery Management System architecture
• Cell voltage and temperature monitoring
• SOC / SOH estimation
• Battery balancing
• Charge/discharge control
• Over-voltage / under-voltage protection
• Over-current protection
• Thermal management
• BMS control algorithms
• Battery pack and cell-level behavior

Verification & Validation

• MIL – Model-in-the-Loop
• SIL – Software-in-the-Loop
• PIL – Processor-in-the-Loop
• Open-loop testing
• Closed-loop testing
• Test automation
• Requirement-based testing
• Regression testing
• Test coverage and traceability

Requirements & Code Quality

• IBM DOORS or equivalent requirements-management tools
• Polyspace / Parasoft
• Simulink model-quality and static-analysis tools
• Understanding of software development and verification processes

Programming / Scripting

• Strong MATLAB / M-Scripting skills
• Good Python programming/scripting skills
• Understanding of C/C++ and embedded software concepts is desirable

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive BMS, EV, hybrid vehicle, or energy-storage/BESS applications.
• Experience with Embedded Coder and production code generation.
• Knowledge of CAN/CAN FD and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with HIL testing and real-time simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 / functional safety.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated testing pipelines.
• Experience with Git or other version-control systems.
• Knowledge of battery testing, battery characterization, and battery models.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.