Control Engineer (Power Applications)

Defenceiq; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Defence & Security sectors as a Control Engineer specializing in power applications. You will work on innovative technology solutions for global defence and marine applications, involving motor drives and high-performance power management systems. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

TOIL

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Casual dress

Option to buy or sell holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing embedded software/firmware.
• Experience with DSPs and microcontroller-based systems.
• Strong ability to think at both system and implementation levels.

Responsibilities

• Design system architectures and collaborate with other engineers.
• Develop embedded software using DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Drive modularity and manage system interfaces.

Skills

Problem-solving

Embedded C/C++

Systems Engineering

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

DSPs

Microcontrollers

Agile methodologies

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Job summary; Our client, is a Leader in Defence & Security and Marine sectors, working on innovative multi-mission solutions to support maritime and naval forces worldwide!

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer with expertise in power electronics and embedded systems. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking engineering team developing advanced technology solutions for global defence, aerospace, and marine applications. These include motor drives, inverters, converters, and high-performance power management systems.

This hands-on role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers. The engineer will play a key part in delivering innovative, real-world solutions that enhance the effectiveness of naval and aerospace platforms across allied forces.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded controls specialist within a small, focused team developing electrical power systems.
• Design system architectures and collaborate with electronics and systems engineers to deliver robust solutions.
• Develop and implement embedded software using DSPs and microcontrollers (primarily in C/C++).
• Build prototypes, conduct thorough testing, and support verification and validation activities.
• Define and manage system interfaces to ensure seamless integration with other technologies.
• Collect and analyse customer requirements, resolving design challenges and ambiguities.
• Drive reuse and modularity by leveraging existing solutions where applicable.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support design decisions and project delivery
  
  

Education

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Software/Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Required Experience

• A proven track record in developing embedded software/firmware, ideally in the defence, aerospace, nuclear, or automotive sectors.
• Experience working with DSPs and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficient in embedded C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think at both the system and implementation levels.
• Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
  
  

Desirable Skills And Competencies

• Experience with system-level testing and validation.
• Familiarity with power systems and control theory.
• Experience using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama, Polarion).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, with practical experience using tools like Jira.
  
  

Why Join?

• Join a growing, innovative business at the forefront of defence technology.
• Work on mission-critical projects that make a tangible difference worldwide.
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values creativity and collaboration.
• Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing development.
  
  

Some Company Benefits Are

• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover
  
  

Be a part of something that powers the future of maritime engineering! Please reach out for more details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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