Lead Vehicle Motion Control Systems Architect

BAE Systems; Hurn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Vehicle Motion Control System architecture. This role emphasizes hands-on experience with flight control systems, safety-critical designs, and adherence to Functional Safety standards. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage suppliers, and act as a Subject Matter Expert, contributing to impactful defense projects. Competitive benefits and relocation support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in architecting and developing flight control systems.
• Hands-on experience in developing safety-critical systems.
• Demonstrable experience creating parameterised plant models.

Responsibilities

• Elicit requirements and design solutions from a functional perspective.
• Manage suppliers for on-time delivery of solutions.
• Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the vehicle control system.

Skills

Experience in architecting motion control systems

Hands-on development experience

Understanding of Functional Safety standards

Experience with cyber security considerations

Good understanding of Newtonian physics

Education

BEng (Hons) or MEng in a relevant subject

Tools

MathWorks toolchain

Speedgoat simulation environment

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Vehicle Motion Control System architecture. This role emphasizes hands-on experience with flight control systems, safety-critical designs, and adherence to Functional Safety standards. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage suppliers, and act as a Subject Matter Expert, contributing to impactful defense projects. Competitive benefits and relocation support are offered.