Senior Vehicle Motion Control Architect

BAE Systems; Borstal; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer for Vehicle Motion Control System Architecture. This role involves leading system design, managing project requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in motion control systems. Competitive benefits include flexible health plans and potential relocation support. The position is hybrid, accommodating business needs, with exceptional growth opportunities within the team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on architecting and developing motion control systems.
• Experience with developing safety critical systems.
• Familiarity with MiL and HiL testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Elicit requirements and design solutions functionally.
• Perform functional safety analysis on designs.
• Manage suppliers for solutions delivery.

Skills

Experience in architecting motion control systems

Experience with Functional Safety

Knowledge of cyber security principles

Understanding of Newtonian physics

Experience with IEC 61508 standards

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent

Tools

Matlab

Speedgoat simulation environment

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer for Vehicle Motion Control System Architecture. This role involves leading system design, managing project requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in motion control systems. Competitive benefits include flexible health plans and potential relocation support. The position is hybrid, accommodating business needs, with exceptional growth opportunities within the team.