Lead MATLAB/Simulink Engineer at N-iX in Ukraine

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact. We are looking for a Lead MATLAB/Simulink Engineer with strong C/C++, embedded systems, and practical hardware-oriented engineering experience to join one of our growing engineering directions. In this role, you will focus on developing system models, control algorithms, simulation logic, and embedded software solutions for real-time systems, while contributing to hardware integration, testing, and validation activities. Responsibilities: Develop system models, control algorithms, and simulation logic in MATLAB/Simulink Develop embedded software components in C/C++ for real-time or near-real-time systems Build and validate Digital Twin / Digital Shadow solutions Integrate models, embedded software, ROS2 nodes, sensors, actuators, controllers, and test benches Prepare and execute MIL, SIL, PIL, and HIL test scenarios Support lab bring-up, hardware integration, debugging, measurements, and validation on real equipment Maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design notes, interfaces, test descriptions, test reports, and integration notes Ensure traceability between requirements, models, code, tests, and verification results Requirements: Preferred education in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Automation & Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation Strong MATLAB/Simulink-based model development and system simulation Embedded C/C++ development for real-time or near-real-time systems Practical experience with physical hardware, sensors, actuators, and measurement equipment Experience with MIL / SIL / PIL / HIL testing Control systems, robotics, automotive, or industrial automation background ROS2 or similar robotics/control framework experience Ability to document engineering work clearly and consistently Tools / Technologies: MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Stateflow, System Composer, Embedded Coder, Simulink Test, Requirements Toolbox, Instrument Control Toolbox, ROS Toolbox / ROS2, C++, Python, Jenkins, Git, Jira English: Upper-Intermediate or higher Nice to have: Computer Vision experience AI / ML experience Gazebo, NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT, or similar edge AI platforms Automotive diagnostics, BMS, powertrain, or robotic safety systems Functional safety understanding CI/CD experience for model-based or embedded software development We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers