Senior Vehicle Motion Control Architect

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect for a hybrid role. You will be responsible for developing and analysing design solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards while mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, experience in motion control systems, and strong knowledge of functional safety protocols. This position offers competitive benefits and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience architecting motion control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing safety critical systems.
• Good understanding of cyber security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Elicit requirements and describe design solutions.
• Ensure designs translate into MBSE or MathWorks toolchain.
• Develop Validation and Verification plans.

Skills

Architecting motion control systems

Analysing safety critical systems

Developing system designs

Understanding of Newtonian physics

Experience with IEC 61508 standards

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

Speedgoat simulation

dSpace

NI

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect for a hybrid role. You will be responsible for developing and analysing design solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards while mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, experience in motion control systems, and strong knowledge of functional safety protocols. This position offers competitive benefits and relocation support.