Control Engineer (Power Applications)

Job summary; Our client, is a Leader in Defence & Security and Marine sectors, working on innovative multi-mission solutions to support maritime and naval forces worldwide!



The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer with expertise in power electronics and embedded systems. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking engineering team developing advanced technology solutions for global defence, aerospace, and marine applications. These include motor drives, inverters, converters, and high-performance power management systems.



This hands-on role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers. The engineer will play a key part in delivering innovative, real-world solutions that enhance the effectiveness of naval and aerospace platforms across allied forces.



Key Responsibilities:



Serve as the embedded controls specialist within a small, focused team developing electrical power systems.

Design system architectures and collaborate with electronics and systems engineers to deliver robust solutions.

Develop and implement embedded software using DSPs and microcontrollers (primarily in C/C++).

Build prototypes, conduct thorough testing, and support verification and validation activities.

Define and manage system interfaces to ensure seamless integration with other technologies.

Collect and analyse customer requirements, resolving design challenges and ambiguities.

Drive reuse and modularity by leveraging existing solutions where applicable.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support design decisions and project delivery



Education:



A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Software/Systems Engineering, or a related field.Required Experience:



A proven track record in developing embedded software/firmware, ideally in the defence, aerospace, nuclear, or automotive sectors.

Experience working with DSPs and microcontroller-based systems.

Proficient in embedded C/C++.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think at both the system and implementation levels.

Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).Desirable Skills and Competencies



Experience with system-level testing and validation.

Familiarity with power systems and control theory.

Experience using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama, Polarion).

Understanding of Agile methodologies, with practical experience using tools like Jira.Why Join?



Join a growing, innovative business at the forefront of defence technology.

Work on mission-critical projects that make a tangible difference worldwide.

Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values creativity and collaboration.

Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing development.Some company benefits are:



TOIL

Flexible working hours

1pm finish on a Friday

Annual bonus

Casual dress

25 days holiday

Christmas shut down.

Option to buy or sell holiday.

Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.

Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores

4 x annual salary life cover



Be a part of something that powers the future of maritime engineering! Please reach out for more details