Software Development Engineer – HVDC Control System

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and debug control algorithms for HVDC converter functions (e.g., current control, firing control, VDCOL, run-up sequencing) in MATLAB/Simulink.

1. Integrate and validate functional blocks based on pre-defined control requirements and interface specifications.
2. Participate in code generation workflows using MATLAB Embedded Coder, ensuring compliance with in-house software architecture and coding standards.
3. Perform model-in-the-loop (MIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) verification according to the project verification plan.
4. Collaborate with system engineers, functional designers, and testers in agile sprints, ensuring tasks are tracked and documented in JIRA.
5. Contribute to peer reviews, unit testing, and integration sessions to ensure model quality and maintainability.
6. Manage version control and branching activities through GitHub Enterprise.

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Work Experience

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Software Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in model-based design for control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Proven experience with HVDC systems or power electronics control, ideally with LCC (CSC) technology.
• Familiarity with HVDC control concepts (alpha angle control, DC current regulation, extinction angle, PLL, protection interlocks).
• Experience in code generation (Embedded Coder or TargetLink) and integration of generated code into real-time control platforms.
• Proficiency in version control tools (Git/GitHub) and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, merge handling).
• Experience working in agile teams using JIRA or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, attention to detail in model implementation.
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Desirable (Optional) Qualifications

• Previous participation in HVDC or FACTS control/protection development projects.
• Familiarity with real-time simulation (HIL platforms like RTDS, OPAL-RT).
• Experience with continuous integration pipelines (MATLAB GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).

Expected Deliverables (per resource)

• Approved Simulink models for assigned functions, compliant with internal guidelines.
• Unit test evidence and verification reports (MIL/SIL).
• Contribution to system-level integration builds and sprint reviews.
• Weekly progress updates via JIRA sprint dashboards.