Control Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Loughborough is looking for a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the development, testing, and integration of control systems in energy and power systems. The ideal candidate has experience in embedded software development, preferably with C++ or Simulink, and strong problem-solving skills. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and have opportunities for career development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social atmosphere and team building

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development for control systems.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and rig-based system validation.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with multiple engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software solutions for control systems.
• Write and execute test cases for system validation and verification.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate control strategies.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++ or Simulink

Test script writing

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering

Tools

HIL systems

Job description

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What will you be doing?

We are looking for a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join a pioneering team working on advanced energy and power systems. In this role, you will focus on the development, testing, and integration of control systems, supporting both software and hardware components.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Developing and testing embedded software solutions for control systems.
• Writing and executing test cases for system validation and verification.
• Supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or other test rig activities to validate control strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software and system requirements are met.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of control processes and testing methodologies.

Who are we looking for?

• Experienced in embedded software development, ideally C++ or Simulink.
• Comfortable writing and executing test scripts and test cases.
• Exposure to test rigs, HIL systems, or similar hardware testing platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work collaboratively across engineering and project teams.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in embedded software development for control systems.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and rig-based system validation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple engineering functions.
• Understanding of safety and quality standards in high-integrity energy or engineering environments is advantageous.

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• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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