Power Applications Controls Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company seeks a Power Applications Controls Engineer to develop control strategies for advanced power electronics systems. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with a dynamic team, focusing on innovative solutions for naval applications, while offering flexible working arrangements to balance personal and professional commitments.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation support available

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong focus on power electronics design and development.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• Ability to gain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies and system designs for power systems.
• Implement prototypes and conduct system testing.
• Interact with customers to define and resolve design specifications.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ coding

DSP experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Polarion

Job description

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Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer with a strong focus on the development of power electronics systems. This role involves the development of control strategies, system design, design and implementation of DSP / Microcontroller code, prototyping and verification of your embedded. This is a crucial a hands on development role as part of a small team of hardware, mechanical and systems engineers.

As part of the engineering team, you will play a crucial role in developing solutions for Marine, Aerospace, and Defence applications, including motor drives, inverters, converters, and power management systems.

If you are passionate about power systems and enjoy working, hands-on, designing solutions which solve real-world challenges, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of power systems in a growing high-demand business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems.
• Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists.
• Develop DSP and / or microprocessor based designs
• Implement prototypes and perform testing.
• Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems.
• Support verification and qualification testing
• Collect, scrutiny, organise and challenge customer requirements.
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities.
• Define interfaces and at handover points on the project.
• Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items.
• Perform system analysis.
• Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value.
• Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Software / Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Proven track-record of delivering embedded software / firmware ideally in one or more of the automotive / aerospace / nuclear / defence industries.
• A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Experience of DSPs.
• Experience of embedded C/C++ coding for microcontrollers.
• Quick learner with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of embedded software operation within systems.
• Ability to gain SC clearance.
  
  

Skills:

• Quick learner with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of embedded software operation within systems.
• Ability to gain SC clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems testing experience.
• Experience of power systems.
• Experience of Jama, DOORS, Polarion or similar requirements management tools.
• Experience of working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self organisation.
  
  

At ESCO Maritime Solutions, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and growth. As Electrical Design Engineers, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, utilising proven technologies, and be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise.

Join us on this exciting journey where your skills will be recognised and appreciated, and where your contributions will make a significant impact. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's shape the future together!

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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