Aerospace Control Systems Engineer - Test Rigs

Safran; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer - Test Rigs to join our Wolverhampton site. You will design, develop, commission and support aerospace test rigs, delivering real-time control solutions and robust hardware/software integration.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across development and qualification activities, applying LabVIEW, PLCs, Beckhoff, TwinCAT and EtherCAT to validate high‑tech hydraulic and electro‑mechanical systems in a regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience as a Control Systems Engineer in aerospace or a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of industrial automation, real-time control systems and test equipment.
• Essential: Experience with LabVIEW, NI platforms, PLCs, Beckhoff, TwinCAT and EtherCAT.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems, instrumentation, sensor integration and closed-loop control systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults, interpret electrical schematics and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Desirable: Experience supporting both new equipment development and legacy system improvements.
• Desirable: Exposure to aerospace testing, HIL systems, motion control or functional safety applications.
• Desirable: Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, commission and support advanced aerospace test rigs and related equipment.
• Develop real-time control solutions and integrate hardware/software.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure test facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Skills

Control Systems

Aerospace experience

Real-time control

Diagnostics

Regulated environment

Education

Degree in Control or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

NI platforms

PLCs

Beckhoff

TwinCAT

EtherCAT

NI TestStand

Job description

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer - Test Rigs to join our Wolverhampton site. You will design, develop, commission and support aerospace test rigs, delivering real-time control solutions and robust hardware/software integration.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across development and qualification activities, applying LabVIEW, PLCs, Beckhoff, TwinCAT and EtherCAT to validate high‑tech hydraulic and electro‑mechanical systems in a regulated aerospace