Controls Engineer

STR Group; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defense technology innovator seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to develop cutting-edge power systems for naval and aerospace platforms. In this hands-on role, you’ll shape real-world defense technologies through design, prototyping, and testing while collaborating with engineers and directly interacting with customers.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive engineering culture

Projects with global impact

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar.
• Strong C/C++ skills and hands-on DSP experience.
• Proven experience in embedded systems (defence, aerospace).

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies for power systems.
• Code embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with engineers to prototype and test power electronics.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Systems

Power Electronics

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Job description

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Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for power electronics and embedded systems? Join a leading UK defence technology innovator working on next-gen solutions for naval and aerospace platforms.

This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team, where you'll develop cutting-edge power systems including inverters, converters, and motor drives. You’ll take ownership across design, prototyping, embedded firmware, and system testing — shaping real-world defence technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop control strategies for power systems
• Code embedded firmware (DSPs / microcontrollers – C/C++)
• Prototype and test power electronic systems
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers
• Drive reusability and efficiency in development
• Interact directly with customers to define and deliver on requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in embedded systems (defence, aerospace, automotive, or similar)
• Strong C/C++ skills and hands-on DSP experience
• Passionate, proactive, and adaptable engineer
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with tools like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama

Why Apply?

• Flexible working options (hybrid, compressed hours, etc.)
• Inclusive, innovative engineering culture
• Projects with global impact in critical sectors

Ready to shape the future of defence technology?

Apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

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