Sr. Controls Software Engineer - MBD

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.