Maritime Control Systems Engineer (Farnborough, Hampshire)

Leidos, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm seeks a Maritime Control Systems Engineer to design complex PLC control systems and develop safety accredited SCADA systems for maritime applications. This role involves integrating OEMs into the management system and architecting PMS designs. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Defence Maritime sector and relevant security clearances. The company offers a collaborative culture and diverse opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time Working

Qualifications

• Able to design complex PLC Control Systems based on COTS products (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Proven experience in the design and production of safety accredited SCADA systems.
• Experience using a PMS to support testing and commissioning on complex platforms.
• PMS virtualisation in a cloud-based environment is a plus.
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems to high military security standards.

Responsibilities

• Capture, develop and implement user requirements for the PMS.
• Architect detailed design of the PMS and advise on design architecture.
• Integrate equipment OEMs into the platform management system.
• Design and document the vessel's SCADA system to enhance crew performance.

Skills

Design complex PLC Control Systems

Experience in safety accredited SCADA systems

Experience in PMS for maritime platforms

PMS virtualisation and cloud system integration

Control systems design to Military standards

Interface with Machine Learning systems

Experience in Defence Maritime sector

Understanding of Maritime Platform Vehicle control

Security clearance requirements

Job description

Maritime Control Systems Engineer (Farnborough, Hampshire)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Programme: Maritime

What will you be doing?

• Capture, develop and implement the customer's user requirements, offering intelligent improvements where required.
• Architect the detailed design of the PMS.
• Advise on design architecture and combat systems of the vessel, from a control systems perspective.
• Engage with equipment OEMs, facilitating their integration into platform management system.
• Design, develop and integrate the PMS function with the Agentic Artificial Intelligence and the autonomous systems being developed by Leidos for the Maritime domain.
• Responsible for the design, implementation and documentation of the vessel's SCADA system, working with the wider team, customer, subcontractors, equipment OEMs and HF specialists to maximise crew performance.
• Work with the platform naval architecture and marine systems team to create bespoke control systems for specific elements of the platform.
• Responsible for the update of essential PMS documentation such as the signals database and Testing and Assurance.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Able to design complex PLC Control Systems based on COTS products (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Proven experience in the design and production of safety accredited SCADA systems.
• Experience using a PMS to support the testing and commissioning of equipment on complex maritime platforms.
• PMS virtualisation and systems integration in a cloud based environment.
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems to high Military security standards.
• Able to interface with and/or develop Machine Learning systems.
• Experience specifically within the Defence Maritime sector is highly desirable.
• Understanding of high speed Maritime Platform Vehicle control.
• Security clearance: Clearance to Start - BPSS; Clearance for Role - SCM; Must be UK Citizen holding or able to hold SC clearance.

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE

We work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different

• Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
• Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
• People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhances your future.