Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Coventry. The role involves developing designs for vehicle control systems and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a related field, along with experience in large-scale C&I systems. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Possibly an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in developing large-scale C&I systems.
• Managing non-functional requirements for compliance.
• Authoring design documents like I/O schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders for technical solutions.

Skills

C&I design

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: 45,000+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Work with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule.
5. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing team members and nurturing their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential Experience:

• Experience in developing a C&I design for large-scale C&I systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, and industrial standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements (e.g., EMC, shock) meeting industrial compliance.
• Authoring and reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, interface control documents, etc.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable Understanding:

• Control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• IEC 61508 – Functional Safety experience and producing supporting evidence for safety claims.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems from various industries.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry to support ongoing recruitment for submarine programs. These roles offer opportunities to develop skills, gain experience, and build a career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value, reward, and promote an inclusive culture that respects integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

We aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition or disability affecting your performance, please discuss possible reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may restrict eligibility based on nationality or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher security vetting.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.