Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced control technologies and power generation systems. The role requires strong technical expertise in generator systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience (or 4+ with an advanced degree).
• Strong background in controls, electrical systems, and power generation.
• Ability to represent the organization in technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and document electrical system architectures.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to validate assumptions.
• Lead the development of system DFMEA and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

PSPICE

OrCAD

Verilog/VHDL

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced control technologies and system-level requirements for power generation controllers. This role will serve as a technical subject matter expert in generator systems, communications, and paralleling, while driving innovation, maintaining best practices, and supporting intellectual property development.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and leadership teams to define technical specifications, system architectures, and feature roadmaps that impact both current and future projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and document electrical system architectures.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to validate assumptions and support new designs.
• Build plant models to test and refine controller algorithms.
• Define and document system and electronic controls performance requirements.
• Lead the development of system DFMEA and participate in design reviews.
• Provide technical expertise to support IP development and patent filings.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in generator systems.
• Partner with marketing to align controller feature strategies with market needs.
• Teach and maintain best practices within the engineering team and across departments.
• Represent the organization in technical discussions with external experts and industry groups.
• Contribute to special projects and technical initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience (or 4+ with an advanced degree).
• Strong background in controls, electrical systems, and power generation.
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, PSPICE, OrCAD, Verilog/VHDL, or Microsoft Project.
• Programming skills in C/C++
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, MODBUS) a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and abstract reasoning skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and serve as a technical leader.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge controls and power system technologies.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and continuous learning are encouraged.
• The chance to make an impact in energy resilience and next-generation electrification solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.