Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector seeks an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer in Swindon. The role involves designing and supporting submarine systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronics systems engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements analysis.
• Background in power/control electronics, sensors, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors products.
• Integrating sub-systems and defining commissioning strategies.
• Specifying requirements and working with vendors.

Skills

Architecture design

Verification and Validation (V&V)

Requirements analysis

Power/control electronics

Sensors

Systems engineering

Education

Degree in electrical/electronics systems engineering

Membership in a professional engineering institution

Tools

Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)

Job description

Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines, Swindon

This role is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and involves working on submarine EC&I systems for the Dreadnought and SSNA programmes. The engineer will be responsible for designing, integrating, and supporting control and sensor systems for reactor plants, collaborating with internal and external teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors products
• Integrating sub-systems and defining commissioning strategies
• Specifying requirements and working with vendors to meet them
• Verifying final products against design requirements
• Managing requirements through product maturity gates
• Supporting build and commissioning issues with shipbuilders and vendors

Qualifications:

• Degree in electrical/electronics systems engineering or equivalent
• Member of a professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET)
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements analysis
• Background in power/control electronics, sensors, or systems engineering

Desirable skills include experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS), proactive work ethic, and knowledge of NSRP electrical systems.

We offer excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Applicants must hold or be able to obtain UK Security Check clearance. Due to security requirements, only UK nationals or dual nationals approved by MoD can be considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from refugees and individuals from diverse backgrounds.