PCS Controls Engineer / £50K - £75K DOE / Oxford / Onsite
We’re partnered with a leading energy‑systems division to recruit a PCS Controls Engineer. This is a hands‑on role focused on model‑based design and embedded control algorithm development for grid‑connected inverters used in energy storage applications.
The role
Design, simulate and deploy embedded control algorithms for grid‑following and/or grid‑forming inverters. Work across power‑electronics controls, embedded software and grid‑synchronisation/protection techniques in a fast‑paced product development environment.
Key responsibilities
* Develop control models for embedded targets: current/voltage regulation, PLL, active/reactive power, PQ and droop control
* Implement protection logic (overcurrent, over/undervoltage, anti‑islanding)
* Model, simulate and validate in MATLAB/Simulink & Stateflow (Simscape familiarity desirable)
* Generate embedded C via Simulink Coder / Embedded Coder and deploy to microcontrollers (Infineon XMC, TI C2000, STM32, NXP)
* Support MIL, SIL and HIL validation (dSPACE, Typhoon HIL etc.)
* Ensure requirements → model → code traceability; collaborate with systems, hardware and firmware teams
* Maintain models/version control with Git
Requirements
* MSc or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems or similar
* 5+ years’ MATLAB/Simulink MBD experience and Simulink auto‑code generation
* Strong knowledge of grid‑following / grid‑forming inverter control theory
* HIL experience and familiarity with CAN / Vector tooling (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
* Solid control theory, signal processing and embedded systems background
* Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills
Desirable
* Experience with grid‑connection standards (IEEE 1547, EN 50549, VDE‑AR‑N 4110, G99)
* Simscape modelling, UDS diagnostics, ISO 26262/IEC 61508 exposure
* Scripting for test automation (Python/ MATLAB), basic C/C++ or firmware experience
If you're interested, then please apply!
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