Control & Instrumentation Engineer - C&I

Atlas Recruitment Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Coventry. The role involves developing vehicle control systems and engaging with diverse industries like aerospace, automotive, and maritime. Candidates should have experience in C&I design and relevant degree in STEM. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale system.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements.
• Experience of authoring and reviewing design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control.
• Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Delivery of the vehicle control system.

Skills

C&I design development

Management of non-functional requirements

Authoring and reviewing design documents

Understanding control system architecture

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science

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Client:

Atlas Recruitment Group

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry - Hybrid

My client is a global leader within defence and is currently experiencing significant growth. In this role, you will work on some of the UK's most complex and exciting projects, utilizing cutting-edge technology tailored to meet evolving defence needs

All industries considered and have cross transferables into Defence: Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Rail, Maritime & Shipbuilding

What you'll be doing - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control
• Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, to support assurance activities.
• Delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets
• Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process
• Develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development
• Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design

Your skills and experiences - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

• Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional & industrial standards, etc.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e. EMC, shock, etc.)
• Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specification, functional chronicle, interface control document, etc.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
• A level of understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS)

All successful Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineers wqill be contacted within 2 days of application