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Grid Technologies
The rising share of renewables, growing energy demand, ageing infrastructure and increasing complexity require new connections but also upgrading and renewing of existing grids.
About the Role
Location
Germany
Bayern
Erlangen
Company
Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Grid Solutions
Full / Part time
Either
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Software Architect for Controls, you will shape the future of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technologies. Your mission is to design and develop advanced control systems using Model-Based Design (MBD) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, primarily leveraging MATLAB/Simulink.
You will ensure our solutions are future-proof, modular, and foster re-use across projects, enabling scalable and maintainable architectures for the energy systems of tomorrow.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Define and maintain the software architecture for HVDC and FACTS control systems.
- Drive Model-Based Design workflows for control algorithms and system integration.
- Apply MBSE principles to ensure consistency and traceability across the development lifecycle.
- Develop and optimize Simulink models for real-time control applications.
- Design modular architectures that enable component re-use and adaptability for future requirements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and Siemens Energy quality guidelines and support integration and validation of control systems in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
What You Bring
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience in control system development for power electronics or energy systems.
- Strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, Model-Based Design, and code generation workflows.
- Familiarity with HVDC/FACTS technologies and power system dynamics.
- Knowledge of software architecture principles, modularization strategies, and system engineering methodologies.
About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
- We also offer the opportunity to become a shareholder of Siemens Energy
- We offer a wide range of options for balancing family and career, such as flexible working time models, childcare facilities at many locations, the option of trial part-time work or a sabbatical
- The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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