Controls / Embedded Software Engineer

Position Summary Optimal EV is seeking a Controls / Embedded Software Engineer to develop and support embedded vehicle control software for electric commercial vehicles. The engineer will work primarily with MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, CAN communication, and vehicle controllers to develop vehicle functions, integrate new components, troubleshoot issues, and support software releases across multiple vehicle platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded control software using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow. Develop and maintain software for vehicle controllers including VCU and body control systems. Implement vehicle functions such as: Vehicle startup and shutdown Torque control Regenerative braking Drive mode logic Charging control Thermal system control Interlocks and safety monitoring Body and auxiliary functions Develop and maintain CAN communication interfaces. Integrate new components including: Inverters Motors Battery management systems Chargers and EVCCs DC/DC converters Thermal controllers Smart PDUs Body controllers Support implementation and integration of EV charging functionality. Support DIN 70121, ISO 15118-2, ISO 15118-20, and V2G development as required. Develop CAN signals, diagnostic messages, DTCs, and DIDs. Analyze CAN logs and vehicle data to troubleshoot software and system issues. Support vehicle testing and software validation. Develop configurable software that can support multiple vehicle platforms. Maintain software versions, calibration files, and release documentation. Support engineering, production, service, and supplier teams with software-related issues. Participate in vehicle commissioning and prototype development. Support software flashing, configuration, and diagnostic tools. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field. Experience or coursework involving embedded systems, controls, or automotive software. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Stateflow. Understanding of CAN communication. Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Ability to work with both software and physical vehicle systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing embedded software for automotive applications. Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems. Experience with CAN, CANalyzer, or similar CAN tools. Familiarity with UDS diagnostics. Experience with model-based development and automatic code generation. Familiarity with charging systems and ISO 15118. Experience with version control systems such as Git. Familiarity with functional safety concepts. What Success Looks Like Vehicle software is stable, configurable, and maintainable across multiple platforms. New vehicle components can be integrated without creating platform-specific software unnecessarily. Software issues are diagnosed efficiently using CAN and vehicle data. Releases are controlled, documented, tested, and reproducible.