Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

BAE Systems; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Coventry. The role involves developing vehicle control solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering plans. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or related fields and experience in C&I design development. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including a competitive pension and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.

Skills

C&I design development

Managing non-functional requirements

Design document authoring

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science

Job description

Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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 role.

Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
• Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress through agile tools.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.
• Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team and support team members' growth.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems meeting various standards.
• Managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock to meet industrial compliance.
• Authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, functional specifications, interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable:

• Understanding control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 - Functional Safety and safety evidence production.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems from various industries.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension, enhanced leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry and recruiting for various roles to support submarine programs. These positions offer career development opportunities and relocation support, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities. We ensure inclusive recruitment processes and accommodate disabilities or health conditions during assessments.

Note: Many roles require security and export controls clearance, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher security vetting, depending on residency history.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.