Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop vehicle control solutions in a hybrid work environment. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing engineering plans, and ensuring compliance with various standards. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on submarine programs in a growing team in Coventry.

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.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents.

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

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in 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 development.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

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

Desirable

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across 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, creating opportunities to join a growing team supporting submarine programs. We offer relocation support based on eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide reasonable adjustments for disabilities. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher vetting levels.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.