Controls Engineer

STR Group Limited; Cannock Chase; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based engineering company is seeking a Power Applications Controls Engineer to develop advanced power electronics systems. You'll engage in innovative projects from design through to prototyping in a dynamic team environment, contributing to technologies for naval, aerospace, and defence applications. Flexible working arrangements and excellent career development opportunities are on offer.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Financial relocation support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven embedded software/firmware delivery experience in defence, aerospace, nuclear, or automotive sectors.
• Experience with DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Ability to gain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies for power electronic systems.
• Implement and test DSP/microcontroller-based embedded code.
• Collaborate across teams on system design and integration.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

Control strategy design

System analysis and verification

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jira

Job description

Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer passionate about power systems and embedded technology? A leading UK-based engineering company, operating at the forefront of defence innovation, is seeking a Power Applications Controls Engineer to join its growing multi-disciplinary team.This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing mission-critical technologies used across naval, aerospace, and defence applications.

About the Role

As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll focus on the design and development of advanced power electronics systems including motor drives, inverters, converters, and power management technologies.You'll be heavily involved in the full lifecycle, from control strategy design to prototyping and embedded firmware development using DSPs and microcontrollers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies for power electronic systems.

• Implement and test DSP/microcontroller-based embedded code.

• Collaborate across teams on system design and integration.

• Engage in system analysis, verification, and validation activities.

• Interact with customers to clarify technical requirements.

• Drive innovation and promote reuse of existing technologies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar.

• Proven embedded software/firmware delivery experience in sectors such as defence, aerospace, nuclear, or automotive.

• Proficient in embedded C/C++ programming.

• Experience with DSPs and microcontrollers.

• Ability to gain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable

• Experience in power electronics / systems testing.

• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g.DOORS, Polarion).

• Agile methodology (e.g.Jira, sprints/scrums).

What's on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and compressed hours.

• A collaborative, inclusive culture driven by integrity and innovation.

• Financial relocation support considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

Due to the nature of work, all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

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