Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop and oversee vehicle control solutions. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering technical solutions. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in developing large-scale C&I systems.
• Proficiency in authoring design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for delivery oversight.

Skills

C&I design

Compliance

Design documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

IEC 61508

PROFIBUS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule.
5. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, develop team members, and nurture their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential Experience:

• Experience in developing a C&I design for large-scale C&I systems ensuring it meets requirements such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements (e.g., EMC, shock) meeting industrial compliance.
• Proficiency in authoring and reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subjects (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Science).

Desirable Understanding:

• Knowledge of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and producing supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims.
• Experience with maneuvering systems from various industries.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

To support our ongoing recruitment, BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry. This burgeoning team offers opportunities to develop skills and build a lasting career within BAE Systems. We provide relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value an inclusive culture that rewards integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

We strive for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.

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