Senior Vehicle Motion Control Architect

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect. This role involves leading the design solutions for flight control systems, ensuring compliance with safety and cyber security standards. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and significant experience in this domain. The position is hybrid, and the firm offers extensive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing safety critical systems compliant with Functional Safety and System-of-Systems best practice.
• Significant experience developing functional definitions for bespoke motion or flight control systems.
• Experience with real-time test in simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of flight controls design solutions.
• Manage suppliers to deliver required solutions on time.
• Guide junior team members and develop their skills.

Skills

Experience architecting motion control systems

Hands-on experience with Functional Safety

Understanding of cyber security considerations

Knowledge of Newtonian physics

Experience with IEC 61508 standards

Education

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

Tools

Speedgoat simulation environment

IPG

dSpace

NI

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect. This role involves leading the design solutions for flight control systems, ensuring compliance with safety and cyber security standards. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and significant experience in this domain. The position is hybrid, and the firm offers extensive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible health plans.