Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to complement, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.

Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high-energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.

Purpose of the Role

The Model Based Software Developer is a crucial role in the Software Team. This role requires a high level of analytical and critical thinking.

This role is required to support engineering activities within the scope of a defined project, support team and company initiatives and goals, support planning of timelines, and support the delivery of engineering milestones. The Model Based Software Developer will have a direct impact on the company’s ability to design, develop, and deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems to customers.

This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Development, integration and test of software for advanced high voltage battery pack controls with multiple applications, including but not limited to passenger car, commercial vehicle, energy storage systems (ESS).
• Expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV energy storage, and algorithm development.
• Embedded / Controls software detailed design, implementation and test.
• Requirements elicitation, decomposition and creation.
• Specification of software structure, runtime behaviours, decomposition and interfaces.
• Collaborating cross functionally with systems, test and product stakeholders.
• Supporting functional safety activities and implementation.
• Supporting cybersecurity activities and implementation.
• Demonstrating best practice in Model Based Software Development domain and driving continuous improvement.
• Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders · Support RFI/RFQ activities.
• Support software issue resolution across component, pack, and vehicle levels.
• Work closely with software validation, calibration, diagnostics, functional safety, cyber security and architecture teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of software components and compositions.
• Support development of model and code quality best practices. · Support CI/CD / DevOps development activities.
• Conduct hazard and risk analyses to identify potential safety issues and define mitigation strategies.
• Establish safety verification and validation plans to ensure safety requirements are met throughout the product

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering software products in the battery and/or automotive industries, with exposure to vehicle electrification engineering.
• Degree (BEng, MEng, MSc) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field).
• Embedded Software Expertise: Deep experience in designing and delivering embedded/control software, with strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and code generation.
• Architecture & Standards: Proficient in software architecture, implementation, testing, and debugging across model, code, and on-target domains, adhering to quality and safety standards (including AUTOSAR, cyber security, and ASPICE).
• Toolchain & Methodologies: Skilled in using development tools for debugging, network logging (e.g., XCP), version control, test/build automation, and issue tracking; familiar with Agile/DevOps workflows.
• Controls & Optimization: Knowledgeable in advanced control algorithms and optimization techniques, including AI, ML, MPC, and Kalman filters.
• Automotive & Electrification Focus: Experienced in automotive product development, including EV/HEV/PHEV/BSG systems, and integration with Battery Management Systems in global cross-functional teams.
• Process & Documentation: Familiar with the systems engineering V-Model, QMS processes, and capable of producing comprehensive internal/external documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

What you’ll get…

As a new and evolving company, we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package that includes private healthcare, bonuses, enhanced parental leave, and wellbeing support through Yulife. We're committed to promoting work-life balance and employee wellbeing. As part of Tata Sons, you’ll be working in a fast-growing environment, contributing to the development of the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and shaping the future of a new organisation.

Agratas fosters an inclusive environment where employees can be their authentic selves. We believe that individuals perform best when supported and content in their workplace. Committed to diversity, we welcome applicants of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. If candidates require reasonable adjustments or have preferences regarding the assessment process, they are encouraged to communicate these needs to the Talent Acquisition team.