Senior Control Systems Engineer

ARM; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Ampthill is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for a permanent role. The position is based in Ampthill with a salary offering up to £62,000. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in control theory and system dynamics and be capable of operating in a classified environment requiring MOD security clearance.

You will contribute to modelling dynamical systems, GNC development, and multibody dynamics under supervision from Programme Chief Engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in control theory and system dynamics.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to develop and implement control strategies.
• Experience in classified environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess system stability, robustness, and performance, using analytical and simulation-based approaches.
• Perform analyses to support team endeavours across programmes.
• Report to the Programme Chief Engineers.
• Modelling dynamical systems as part of the scope.
• GNC development activities.
• Multibody dynamics work.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £62,000

Do you have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems?

Do you have a strong foundation in control theory and systems dynamics?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

As the Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, high-level MOD security clearance will be required.

You will be involved in:

• Assess system stability, robustness, and performance, applying analytical and simulation-based approaches
• Perform key analyses to support the shared endeavours of each team
• Responsible to the Programme Chief Engineers
• Specific role scope will be subject to assigned programme but will include a range of modelling and systems engineering activities such as:
• Modelling dynamical systems.
• GNC development.
• Multibody dynamics.

Your skillset may include:

• A strong foundation in control theory and system dynamics: Capable of developing and implementing control strategies, modelling system behaviour, and managing coordinate systems and reference frames where required. The engineer is expected to assess system stability, robustness, and performance, applying analytical and simulation-based approaches
• Must be able to work under general direction and participates in determining assignment objectives
• Educated to degree level either through education or career experiential learning with exposure to Aerospace/Control engineering
• Good computer skills including Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience in working in a classified setting is ideal