Systems Engineer

Manpower; Cheltenham; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 111.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower (United Kingdom) advertises a Systems Engineer (Contract) in Cheltenham for a 12-month initial term within the Aerospace & Defence sector. The role involves leading closed-loop control design, architecture work, and verification across the product lifecycle, with minimum three days onsite weekly.

Candidates should have aerospace control experience and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency. The position emphasizes model-based development, sensor/actuator integration, and rigorous system

Formación

• Experience in control systems engineering within aerospace/defence or regulated environments.
• Strong theory in classical and modern control, incl. PID, State-Space, and Optimal Control.
• Proven ability to develop and implement control laws for complex systems.
• Excellent mathematical modelling and simulation capability.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and related toolsets.
• Knowledge of sensor/actuator integration and system verification activities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development and verification of closed-loop control laws across the full lifecycle.
• Develop control system architectures from concept through detailed design.
• Create and maintain mathematical models of dynamic systems.
• Conduct system simulation, analysis and performance assessments using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support system identification, modelling and validation activities.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into control system designs.
• Investigate technical issues and implement robust engineering solutions.
• Optimise control system performance, reliability and safety.
• Produce technical documentation and support design reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the programme lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Control systems

PID Control

State-Space

Mathematical modelling

MATLAB/Simulink

System verification

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Eng

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Descripción del empleo

Systems Engineer (Contract) - Aerospace

Location: Cheltenham (3 day onsite per week minimum)

Contract Type: Contract

Sector: Aerospace & Defence

Duration: 12 months initially

Rate: Competitive

The Opportunity

Our aerospace client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a highly innovative programme supporting the development of a cutting-edge project. This is an opportunity to play a key technical role throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept architecture through detailed design, integration, verification and validation activities. Working as a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of advanced closed-loop control systems, supporting the successful delivery of a complex aerospace platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and verification of closed-loop control laws across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop control system architectures from concept through detailed design.
• Create and maintain mathematical models of dynamic systems.
• Conduct system simulation, analysis and performance assessments using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink .
• Support system identification, modelling and validation activities.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into control system designs.
• Investigate technical issues and implement robust engineering solutions.
• Optimise control system performance, reliability and safety.
• Produce technical documentation and support design reviews.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the programme lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in control systems engineering within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of classical and modern control theory , including: PID Control State-Space Methods Optimal Control Techniques
• Experience developing and implementing control laws for complex dynamic systems.
• Strong mathematical modelling and simulation capability.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and associated toolsets.
• Knowledge of sensor and actuator technologies and their integration into control loops.
• Demonstrable experience of system verification and validation activities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to engineering safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in: Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Or a related engineering discipline