Senior Control Systems Engineer

Red Bull Advanced Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to develop control systems for innovative projects. The role includes leading development from specifications to production and mentoring junior engineers. Strong experience in control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, and software development is vital. The position also offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Control, Software, or Electronic engineering required.
• Strong understanding of control systems and software development practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems and software for RBAT projects.
• Lead system development from specifications to production applications.
• Mentor technical activities of junior engineers.

Skills

Modern control system approaches

MATLAB / Simulink

Software development practices

C#, Python, Java

Version control and issues tracking

Education

Engineering degree in Control, Software or Electronic engineering

Tools

dSpace Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL)

Job description

Overview

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we take the relentless pursuit of performance from the racetrack and apply it to the world's most challenging engineering problems. From cutting-edge aerodynamics to high-performance vehicle design, our expertise in Formula 1 innovation drives breakthroughs across industries. Whether it's revolutionizing mobility, advancing sustainability, or redefining speed, we bring world-class engineering to the forefront of technological excellence.

Role

Red Bull Advanced Technologies are looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to develop control systems and software for RBAT projects.

Key Accountabilities

• To take direction from the Head of Software and Control Systems and develop control systems that meet project requirements.
• To lead system development from initial specifications and requirements documents through to physical testing and prove-out for production applications.
• To manage, review, and mentor the technical activities of more junior engineers with the department.
• To lead the prototyping of control systems hardware and software using a range of tools including MATLAB / Simulink and dSpace Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) rigs.
• To lead other software development activities as required.

Key Competencies

• An engineering degree or equivalent, preferably in Control, Software or Electronic engineering.
• A strong understanding of modern control system approaches.
• A strong understanding of modern software development practices.
• A strong understanding of MATLAB / Simulink for control systems software development and of other software development tools (C#, Python, Java or similar).
• A strong understanding of version control, issues tracking and software build systems.
• A strong understanding of software development process and the implications of functional safety on that process.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Application

If you're ready to be part of a team that's redefining the future, apply now!

Job Posting End Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025