Senior Motor Controls Technologist

Drives & Controls (DFA Media); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension package

Annual salary review

Job summary

MBDA Missile Systems is seeking a Senior Motor Controls Technologist to lead and mentor the Motor Controls team, shaping technical direction across Actuation Systems. You will drive excellence in control algorithm development, modeling, and deployment for complex projects.

The role requires strategic influence, strong communication, and the ability to network with internal and external design communities, with a blended on-site/remote working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing control algorithms for digital control systems.
• Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder for deploying control algorithms.
• Experience in controlling BLDC motors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the Motor Controls team and coach team members.
• Drive technical excellence across project deliveries within Actuation Systems.
• Define future strategy for Motor Control design and delivery across projects.
• Support high-complexity issues across all projects and influence across internal/external communities.

Skills

Motor Controls

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Communication

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Coder

Job description

Company Name

MBDA Missile Systems – Together. For the future of defence.

Location

MBDA UK

Position details

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typical working pattern is 2 days on site per week.

The opportunity

Are you an expert in Motor Controls looking for a new and exciting challenge?

MBDA has a phenomenal opportunity for a Senior Motor Controls Technologist to drive the technical excellence of our project deliveries. You will provide technical leadership for the Motor Controls team and will have responsibility for coaching and mentoring team members.

You will also be responsible for providing support and guidance on high complexity issues across all projects and you will play a key role in defining the future strategy for the Motor Control aspects of design and delivery across Actuation Systems.

What we’re looking for from you

We are looking for a Motor Controls expert, someone who can operate at a senior level in our business with the passion and drive to deliver. You will have experience of operating at a strategic level, sharing your expertise with your team by providing coaching and guidance. Strong influencing and communication skills are key as you will be networking across internal and external design communities.

From a technical perspective, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of design and development of control algorithms for digital control systems.
• Experienced user of the MATLAB / Simulink toolset and Embedded Coder for the generation of control algorithms ready for deployment within systems. Ideally direct experience in the control of BLDC motors.
• Ability to model complex real world electronic and mechanical systems such as feedback sensors, motors, drivetrains and drive electronics.
• Ability to generate sub-system or component requirements from a set of customer requirements in support of system architecture development.

What to expect

We offer opportunities for career progression, excellent bonus scheme, car allowance, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on‑site facilities.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note

MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.