Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop functional designs for vehicle control solutions. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with industrial standards. Opportunities for skill development and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in developing large-scale C&I systems.
• Proficiency in authoring design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for delivery oversight.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders for technical solutions.

Skills

C&I design

Compliance

Design documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £45,000 depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Deliver responses to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered on schedule.
5. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing team members and nurturing their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in developing a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in developing a C&I design for large-scale C&I systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, industrial standards, etc.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements (e.g., EMC, shock) meeting industrial compliance.
• Proficiency in authoring and reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant STEM subjects (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Science).
• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety or similar, including producing supporting evidence for safety claims.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across various industries.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programs, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry to support ongoing recruitment for submarines programs. These roles offer opportunities for skill development, career growth, and relocation support, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a culture that values integrity, rewards merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, and aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition that might affect assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Additional information:

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring applicants to meet security standards and vetting levels, which may depend on nationality and background. The closing date for applications is 26th May 2025, but the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

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