Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

BAE Systems; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop vehicle control solutions. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale systems and relevant engineering qualifications. Competitive benefits include a pension plan and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.

Skills

C&I design development

Managing non-functional requirements

Design document authoring

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Job description

Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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 role.

Salary: 45,000+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
• Work with the engineering manager on system delivery, reporting progress through agile tools.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.
• Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team and support team development.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions based on existing designs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems, meeting various standards.
• Managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock to industrial standards.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, FDS, interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable:

• Understanding control system architectures and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across industries.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension, enhanced leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new Coventry office and recruiting for various roles to support submarine programs. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and accommodate disabilities and health conditions during recruitment. Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security clearance and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early if interested.