L&

Lead - Control & Application SW

Accepting applications

Larsen & Toubro · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Full-Time Principal C++EthernetFPGAJTAGMATLAB
Estimated market salary
₹8-14 LPA

This is a SiliconBoard market estimate, not an employer-posted salary.

Posted
1d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Principal
Country
India
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
Show more Show less