Lead - Control & Application SW

Lead – Control & Application Software (Power Electronics)

We are looking for a highly skilled Control & Application Software Lead to design, develop, and lead embedded control solutions for advanced power electronics Products  and systems such as converters, inverters, EV chargers , Traction drive chain, Solar /Grid connected Inverters , PCS ..etc

This role involves control algorithm development, embedded software leadership, and system-level integration, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Control Algorithm Development

• Design and implement control algorithms for:
  • DC-DC converters
  • AC -DC /DC-AC inverters
  • Motor control (FOC, sensorless control)
• Product level - Control Architecture development 
• Develop and validate control strategies (PID, state-space, adaptive control, etc.)
• Perform modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB/Simulink

 Embedded Software Development

• Lead development of embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers/DSPs
• Implement real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC interfacing, and protection logic
• Optimize code for performance, memory, and real-time constraints

System Integration & Testing

• Integrate control software with hardware systems
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
• Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues
• Support validation, certification, and field testing

Technical Leadership

• Lead a team of control and embedded engineers
• Define software architecture and coding standards
• Conduct design reviews and mentor team members
• Collaborate with hardware, system, and product teams

Application Development

• Customize control strategies for specific applications:
  • Electric vehicles (EV)
  • Renewable energy (solar inverters, Wind, storage systems)
  • Rail , ON/OFF road Traction Drive chain 
  • Industrial drives and automation
• Work closely with customers or product teams for requirement definition

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare technical documentation (design specs, test reports)
• Ensure compliance with standards (IEC, ISO, automotive SPICE if applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in:
  • Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Embedded Systems
• 8–12+ years of experience in power electronics control software
• Strong understanding of:
  • Control theory
  • Power converter topologies
  • Embedded systems
• Debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Good-to-Have

• Auto-code generation (Embedded Coder)
• Communication protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet)
• Digital power control techniques
• FPGA basics (optional)
• Knowledge of EV systems / BMS / charging systems

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to drive projects from concept to production

Preferred Experience

• Experience in:
  • Solar inverters / grid-tied systems
  • PCS
  • EV charger 
  • EV powertrains / chargers
  • Industrial motor drives
• Exposure to certification and compliance processes