Control Systems Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Technical training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to shape advanced defence control systems in Wareham. Hybrid working is available with opportunities for career progression and ongoing technical development.

You will design and implement control systems for complex defence applications, develop models, and produce detailed specifications. Collaboration with project teams and suppliers will be essential to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with control system design, modelling and validation.
• Ability to work through engineering design processes and resolve technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teams, suppliers and customers.
• Understanding of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing methods.
• Experience with control system development environments such as Rockwell PLCs, NI LabVIEW or MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for complex defence engineering applications.
• Develop system models to support requirements definition, analysis and validation.
• Produce engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Develop, test and evaluate theoretical designs and prototype solutions.
• Support system integration, testing and engineering trials.
• Work with project teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and deliver effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Control system design

System modelling

Documentation

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

NI LabVIEW

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an exciting Control Systems Engineer role. In this role you will get the opportunity to shape advanced control systems within the defence engineering sector. This is an opportunity to apply your control systems expertise to technically challenging engineering applications while developing your specialist skills and progressing your career.

What you will need

• British nationality
• Experience with one or more control systems development environments such as Rockwell PLCs, NI LabVIEW or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Understanding of control system design, modelling and validation.
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience working through engineering design processes and resolving technical challenges.

What is in it for you

Hybrid working with opportunities for career progression and continued technical development.

Your role

• Design and implement control systems for complex defence engineering applications.
• Develop system models to support requirements definition, analysis and validation.
• Produce engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Develop, test and evaluate theoretical designs and prototype solutions.
• Support system integration, testing and engineering trials.
• Work with project teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and deliver effective engineering solutions.

Your experience

• Practical experience using Rockwell PLC development tools, NI LabVIEW or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Understanding of control system modelling and simulation techniques.
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing methods.
• Ability to develop cost-effective engineering solutions while considering safety, quality and programme constraints.
• Understanding of engineering design processes and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility for engineering tasks.

Benefits and development, The employer supports technical development through:

• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop experience across complex engineering activities.
• Highly competitive package on offer

Where you will be based

The role is based in Wareham, Dorset with hybrid working available. Flexible working options may also be considered, including compressed hours or part-time arrangements.

Due to the nature of the work, this opportunity is only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.