Senior Control Systems Engineer – HV Systems

This position is part of Williams Grand Prix Technologies, a Williams Group company.

The chosen candidate will perform a pivotal role in electrification projects within Williams Grand Prix Technologies. By employing methodologies and expertise from motorsport and Formula 1, WGPT presents a unique opportunity to work with ground-breaking technologies in several areas including Aerospace, Motorsport, Marine, Industrial and Off Highway.

Key to our DNA is to supplement our experience and capability with an inquisitive and challenging attitude which will constantly question the norm and seek enhancement and benefits for our customers.

This role will bring significant experience in battery system supervisory control, certification, and integration with a keen focus on safe operation, pack management, and interfacing with external systems. Experience in serial communications, data acquisition, and storage will also be critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the development, testing and release of safety critical software adhering to appropriate industrial standards and customer requirements. In particular, the requirements for certification (REG.100, UN38.3 as well as relevant marine, aerospace, or industry standards).
• Responsible for the definition and implementation of power distribution, switching, and HV control strategies.
• Ownership, design, and execution of the software verification and validation plan to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Lead the integration and delivery of high-quality software into a variety of embedded systems, supporting commissioning activities where required.
• The management of external interfaces and integration of systems at both software and hardware levels.
• Data acquisition, handling, transmittal, and storage.
• Author appropriate control system documentation and support the creation of hazard analysis and DFMEA for components and systems as required.
• Support the programme team with project and technical reviews so that project milestones are successfully progressed.
• Represent WGPT in customer and supplier interactions.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, especially as working within an entrepreneurial environment where a ‘sleeves rolled-up approach’ will be required.

About You: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Control engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience within the field of supervisory control and battery management systems for HV battery systems through all parts of the design lifecycle.
• Proven experience of successfully delivering supervisory control software to appropriate industry standards and certification and integrating with external systems.
• Expertise in communication protocols (e.g. CAN), data acquisition and supervisory control strategies.
• A strong understanding of electrical integration (including contactor switching strategies, fusing, thermal management) will be required to excel at this role.
• Highly experienced developing model-based control software in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation within high-performance applications.
• Team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation with the ability to influence others to move toward alignment.
• Able to work autonomously, driving decision and influencing change in a dynamic ‘start up’ environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, capable to pivot and focus on competing initiatives, as well as manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Desirable Knowledge & Experience: 

• Familiarity with state-of-the-art supervisory control concepts and battery management strategies. Experience developing machine learning based monitoring and control algorithms would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of safety and certification standards associated with multiple industries (e.g. ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 62619, DO-178C).
• Working knowledge of version control tools (e.g. GIT), CI/CD toolchains, and best practices for software development.
• Experience developing HMI panels for battery systems.
• Proficient in the development and use of MIL/SIL/HIL testing.
• Experience working in a variety of high-performance markets and industries; such as motorsports, automotive, aerospace, or other dynamic environments.

Why join us? 

We fuel our team with a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, vibrant staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, and a range of car schemes. Stay energised with 24/7 access to our gym and free fitness classes like outdoor boot camps, Pilates, and yoga. With free parking and sprawling green spaces, you’ve got the perfect space to recharge and refocus. 

Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that’s driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries. Here, your skills and ideas don’t just contribute, they will power projects across diverse industries, making a real global impact.

Established in 2024 and based alongside Atlassian Williams Racing in Grove, UK, Williams Grand Prix Technologies is driving innovation with pedigree. We offer world-leading capabilities in platform dynamics, advanced materials, simulation intelligence, prototyping, and testing. Drawing on nearly five decades of unrivalled engineering prowess earned at the forefront of motorsport and advanced engineering, we solve complex challenges across aerospace, premium automotive, defence, sport, and lifestyle sectors. Powered by a motorsport heritage demanding precision and speed, we deliver tailored, high-performance solutions that push boundaries and accelerate progress.

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.