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# Senior Software & Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Intelligent Energy
- **Location:** Loughborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Firmware, Performance Tuning, Data Driven Tests, Software Systems
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856370669-senior-software--controls-engineer

## About the Role

You're a motivated and detail-focused engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work., * A degree (Beng/BSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a relevant non-degree level qualification with suitable industrial experience

 * Evidence of interfacing embedded control with real world hardware through sensors and actuators using a variety of protocols including I2C, SPI, CAN and USB
 * Proven track record of developing and delivering products and systems. Displaying End-to-end control system design capabilities.
 * Ability to describe complex concepts comfortably and adapt spoken and written communication to suit the audience.
 * A process-driven approach to developing, testing, problem reporting and change management.
 * Experience with data driven analysis and problem solving.

## Description

A fantastic opportunity to join a team at the forefront of fuel cell development to play your part in powering the hydrogen future., A fantastic opportunity to join a team at the forefront of fuel cell development to play your part in powering the hydrogen future.

As a Software & Controls Engineer within the Product Development team, you will be responsible for developing embedded control strategies and designing, implementing, and maintaining firmware using C (embedded systems) and C# (PC applications). You will support the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage prototypes through to production-ready products, following a robust and structured development process.

You will apply first-principles engineering knowledge and system-level understanding to develop model-based control strategies. An appreciation of fuel cell electrochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrical system behaviour is desirable to enable robust control system design and simulation-based development.

In this role, you will undertake hands-on validation and verification activities on physical hardware, enabling effective debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance optimisation at both component and system levels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality software solutions that meet product and customer requirements.


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