Control Software Engineer

Salary: 46-62k

Experience: 0-4 years

Start Date: Immediate

About Us

We provide rail operators with laser-based rail cleaning systems that reduce disruptions, improve safety and lower environmental impact. Our team is a mix of experienced engineering and software development professionals, dedicated to addressing low adhesion challenges through innovation, collaboration and commitment to quality.

Our ‘LaserTrain’ product can clean autonomously at speeds up to 75 mph without relying on consumable products like water or sand, contributing to significant reductions in downtime and enhanced safety across railway networks during critical slip-slide seasons. At present, we have 4 systems commercially active in the US and ambitious plans to expand our cleaning fleet across Europe and the UK in coming years. In addition, we are developing our Track Contamination Detector product.

About The Role

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Team Size: 5 | Reports to: Tim Van Leent

Visa Requirements: You have an EU passport or can travel to the EU, UK ad USA

As a Control System Engineer at LPS, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the autonomy and reliability of our LaserTrain systems. The control system has the autonomy to make safety decisions, and the next milestone is to integrate performance sensors, auxiliary systems and video to make the next level of autonomy possible. All software is developed in-house by the LPS team.

Given that autumn is our peak season, you will spend two months each year working closely with clients in the US and/or EU. Throughout the rest of the year, your work will contribute to new product development, launching into new territories, and managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating directly with our control system team and CTO.
• Maintaining and improving our current PLC software (LabVIEW).
• Elevating the control system from autonomy basic to autonomy advanced.
• Integrating communication with auxiliary systems.
• Integrating a new sensor package for enhanced performance.
• Developing control systems and software from scratch for future products.
• Deploying and testing software on-site at customer locations.
• Potential for growth into the role of Lead Engineer.

Requirements:

• Completed a technical degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Robotics or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in hardware integration using languages such as C++ or Python.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW is an advantage.
• Familiarity with device communication protocols, including Profinet and Profibus.
• Familiarity with FPGA and PLC programming is considered an advantage.
• Ability to articulate solutions to team members outside of your field.
• Clear and effective communication skills in English; French is an advantage.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of a small (but fast growing) dynamic international team working in a pleasant, informal environment. Staff receive 32 holiday days per year, a company pension, and are compensated for daily commutes and international travel days.

Joining our team means your opinions matter, and your ideas and decisions directly impact the overall success of our projects and initiatives. Bonus is provided based on both company and individual performance. We are recognised visa sponsors.