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 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

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- engineering solutions

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

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