Controls Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence/Aerospace sector is seeking a Controls Engineer in Kingston upon Hull. The role involves developing real-time control software for inverters and converters, alongside a team dedicated to innovation and quality. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in embedded systems, with a focus on collaboration and system performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience in embedded software, preferably in high-integrity sectors.
• Strong knowledge of DSPs and microcontrollers essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ code for DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Design control strategies for power systems.
• Test prototypes and support system integration.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time control

C/C++ programming

Collaboration

System integration

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Sector: Defence/Aerospace

Location: Staffordshire

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.