Controls Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic role for a Controls Engineer with JR United Kingdom involves designing and developing real-time control software for inverters and motor drives. You'll collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions from concept to validation, requiring expertise in embedded systems and real-time control.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software in high-integrity sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC).

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.
• Translate and refine customer requirements into working solutions.

Skills

Embedded software

DSPs

Microcontrollers

Real-time control

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Requirements tools (e.g. DOORS)

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.