Senior Control Systems Engineer – Missile Systems

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to drive forward complex control projects for missile systems. The role involves developing control algorithms and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have 5+ years' experience in control systems and be proficient in MATLAB and C/C++. Significant benefits including equity participation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Significant equity participation

Comprehensive private medical, dental, and optical cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in control systems, including missile systems and GNC.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for algorithm design and tuning.
• Strong grounding in control theory (linear, nonlinear, robust, or adaptive).
• Technical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes.
• Ability to work within a fast paced, start-up R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and tune flight control algorithms and simulation tools.
• Develop simulation environments (SIL/HITL) to validate system behavior.
• Build tools to support conceptual studies and system design decisions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated systems.

Skills

Control systems

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Control theory

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer – Missile Systems

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £60,000 – £150,000 (flexible for the right person) + Equity + Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, 50 strong, well-funded technology company, with the chance to drive forward highly complex control based projects for missile systems. You’ll step into a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of developing advanced control systems across the full lifecycle of complex flight vehicles — from conceptual design through to flight trials.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for creating and tuning flight control algorithms and simulation tools that ensure reliable performance across every phase of flight. Early on, this will mean getting hands-on with modelling, software development, and SIL/HITL environments. As programmes progress, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, flight-ready systems.

Your work will span:

• Designing, implementing, and refining control algorithms
• Developing simulation environments (SIL/HITL) to validate and optimise system behaviour
• Building tools to support conceptual studies and system design decisions
• Working with propulsion, avionics, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration

About You

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in control systems, including within missile systems and GNC.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for algorithm design and tuning
• Strong grounding in control theory (linear, nonlinear, robust, or adaptive)
• Technical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes
• Ability work within a fast paced, start-up R&D environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£60k–£150k depending on experience)
• Significant equity participation
• Comprehensive private medical, dental, and optical cover
• The chance to shape pioneering aerospace technology in a high-growth environment