Vehicle Motion Control Architect – Principal Engineer

BAE Systems - UK; Génébrières; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect to lead the design and development of flight control systems. This hybrid position requires expertise in motion control systems, safety-critical designs, and cyber security principles. The successful candidate will manage suppliers and mentor junior team members while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Apply early as the closing date is January 7, 2026.

Prestations

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• Experience developing motion control or flight control systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508 functional safety standards.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Elicit requirements and design solutions from a functional perspective.
• Conduct functional safety and cyber analysis on designs.
• Guide development of junior team members.

Connaissances

Hands-on experience in motion control systems

Experience in safety-critical systems

Knowledge of cyber security

Understanding of Newtonian physics

Formation

BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant subject

Further higher education (MSc, PHD)

Description du poste

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect to lead the design and development of flight control systems. This hybrid position requires expertise in motion control systems, safety-critical designs, and cyber security principles. The successful candidate will manage suppliers and mentor junior team members while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Apply early as the closing date is January 7, 2026.