Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop vehicle control solutions. The role involves stakeholder management, technical solution development, and ensuring compliance with industrial standards. Flexible working arrangements are available, and benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in developing a C&I design for large-scale systems.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver the vehicle control solution.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop technical solutions.

Skills

C&I design

Managing non-functional requirements

Authoring design documents

Education

Degree in Engineering

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 the 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 in developing a C&I design for a large-scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e., EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance.
• Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.

Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science).

Desirable:

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems from various industries.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, 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 submarines programs. These roles offer opportunities for skill development and career growth. Relocation support packages are available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value an inclusive culture that rewards integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, and aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Security and eligibility:

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, including nationality and place of birth considerations. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residence, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.

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