Controls Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design and develop real-time control software for inverters and converters. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, working on cutting-edge solutions from concept to validation, and must have experience in embedded software ideally in sectors like aerospace. The role requires a degree in a related engineering field and strong knowledge of DSPs and microcontrollers.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in embedded software for high-integrity sectors preferred.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ code for DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Design and implement control strategies for power systems.
• Build and test prototypes; support system integration and verification.

Skills

Embedded software

Control strategies

DSPs

Microcontrollers

Real-time control

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Requirements tools (e.g. DOORS)

Agile development

Job description

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We’re looking for a hands on Controls Engineer to design and develop real time control software for inverters, converters, and motor drives. You’ll work closely with a small team of hardware and systems engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions from concept to validation.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop embedded C/C++ code for DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Design and implement control strategies for power systems.
• Build and test prototypes; support system integration and verification.
• Translate and refine customer requirements into working solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to define interfaces and ensure system performance.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with embedded software, ideally in high-integrity sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
• Strong knowledge of DSPs, microcontrollers, and real-time control.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with power electronics, requirements tools (e.g. DOORS), and agile development.