Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Owen Daniels; Westcott; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge UK-based aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to develop and integrate mission-critical systems for spacecraft. This hands-on role requires experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, and embedded control, particularly within the aerospace or defence sectors. Responsibilities include leading control system specification and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of ECSS standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems.
• Industry experience in aerospace or defence.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and specification of control systems.
• Apply ECSS standards to design and testing phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Embedded control

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer
Contract (Inside IR35)
Buckinghamshire
ASAP start

A cutting-edge UK-based aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the development and integration of mission-critical systems for spacecraft. This hands-on role bridges internal engineering teams and specialist suppliers, ensuring compliance with rigorous ECSS standards and delivering high-reliability systems for space missions.

Ideal for an engineer with experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, and embedded control particularly within the aerospace, defence, or space sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and specification of control systems across suppliers and internal teams.
• Apply ECSS standards to electrical design, integration, and testing phases.
• Guide development of FPGA/microcontroller-based embedded systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues during integration.
• Produce technical documentation aligned with ECSS and customer requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
• Industry experience in aerospace, defence, or space electrical systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of ECSS standards and mission-critical electronics.
• Strong problem-solving, fault analysis, and system optimisation skills.
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.

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