Job title: Control Systems Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Aerospace / Space / Defence
Functional Expertise: Hardware Engineering
Skills: Control System Power Electronics Control Electronics Control
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £65,000.00
Location: Home Counties
Job published: 22-04-2025
Job ID: 33700
Contact name: Stuart Bennett
Contact email: stuart.bennett@ampererecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Position: Control Systems Engineer

Overview
Join our client's innovative team to design and develop cutting-edge control systems for advanced subsystems. You'll play a vital role in ensuring reliable, autonomous performance in some of the most challenging environments imaginable.

What You’ll Be Doing
We understand this is a broad and multidisciplinary role and are seeking candidates who demonstrate strength in at least 3 of the following areas:

  • Control System Design
    Design, simulate, and test robust control systems tailored for the harsh conditions of space.
  • System Integration & Testing
    Integrate control systems with propulsion and other onboard subsystems, conducting rigorous testing in simulated space environments including thermal vacuum, vibration, and radiation.
  • Autonomous Fault Management
    Create intelligent fault detection, isolation, and recovery strategies to enhance satellite resilience and autonomy.
  • Agile Iteration
    Collaborate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment to rapidly prototype, test, and refine control architectures.
  • Modelling & Simulation
    Use tools like MATLAB/Simulink to model complex systems, analyse dynamic behaviour, and validate control algorithms.
  • Electronics & Firmware Collaboration
    Work closely with electronics teams to design circuits and implement control logic on microcontroller platforms, ensuring space-grade performance and reliability.
  • Embedded Code Generation
    Develop standalone MATLAB/Simulink modules for embedded deployment. Separate control logic from simulation code, with clearly defined interfaces and resource-aware design for microcontrollers.

What our client is Looking For

  • A degree (MEng, MSc, or PhD) in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Solid background in control systems design, tuning, and implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and control algorithm development.
  • Understanding of power electronics and electrical power converters; experience with Power Processing Units (PPUS) is a strong plus.