Control Systems Engineer

Holt Executive Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Executive Ltd seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and test control systems for advanced maritime and defence applications. You will model, simulate and validate systems, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and integration within a multidisciplinary team.

The role covers requirements definition, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers and customers. Candidates should be able to work on complex projects through the full lifecycle and may need UK SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing control systems for complex engineering applications.
• Ability to develop models of system behaviour to support validation.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate control systems for complex engineering applications.
• Produce system specifications, design documentation, calculations and associated engineering drawings.
• Develop models and simulations using Rockwell PLC, NI LabVIEW and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing, system integration and verification activities.
• Investigate technical issues and develop effective solutions in collaboration with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Support system testing, commissioning and trials, including activities on operational maritime platforms.
• Provide engineering support to test, acceptance and production activities.
• Progress design activities in line with project requirements, engineering processes and programme milestones.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Rockwell PLC toolchain

NI LabVIEW

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are working with an established engineering organisation specialising in the development of advanced technology for the maritime and defence sectors. They deliver complex systems and equipment for a range of naval and underwater applications, with a strong focus on engineering innovation, system integration and operational performance.

They are looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to support the design, development, modelling and testing of control systems for complex engineering applications. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to projects throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial design and simulation through to system integration, testing and trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate control systems for complex engineering applications.
• Produce system specifications, design documentation, calculations and associated engineering drawings.
• Develop models and simulations using tools such as Rockwell PLC, NI LabVIEW and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing, system integration and verification activities.
• Investigate technical issues and develop effective solutions in collaboration with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Support system testing, commissioning and trials, including activities on operational maritime platforms.
• Provide engineering support to test, acceptance and production activities.
• Progress design activities in line with project requirements, engineering processes and programme milestones.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Rockwell PLC toolchain
  • NI LabVIEW
  • MATLAB/Simulink and supporting toolboxes
• Ability to develop complex models of system behaviour to support requirements definition and validation.
• Experience designing and implementing cost-effective engineering solutions, considering cost, safety and programme constraints.
• Good understanding of the engineering lifecycle and design processes.
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience developing, testing and evaluating theoretical and prototype designs.
• Ability to produce detailed technical specifications and outline designs.
• Experience resolving technical challenges with suppliers, subcontractors and customers.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

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