Maritime Control Systems Engineer

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Control Systems Engineer to lead the control systems team within Leidos UK Maritime Division. Initially, you will be a senior member of the design and build team for Leidos Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft, responsible for the scoping, designing and delivering its Platform Management System (PMS). Subsequently, you will move to supporting the delivery of PMS onto the wider portfolio of Leidos maritime assets.

You will need to have extensive Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and SCADA experience, with an innovative mindset which matches the design and delivery team's boundary-pushing approach to platform development. You will be afforded a significant amount of autonomy to rapidly develop the right, cutting-edge system to support this exciting programme.

What will you be doing?

• Capture, develop and implement the customers' user requirements, offering intelligent improvements where required.
• Architect the detailed design of the PMS.
• Advise on design architecture and combat systems of the vessel, from a control systems perspective.
• Engage with equipment OEMs, facilitating their integration into the platform management system.
• Design, develop and integrate the PMS function with the Agentic Artificial Intelligence and the autonomous systems being developed by Leidos for the Maritime domain.
• Responsible for the design, implementation and documentation of the vessel's SCADA system, working with the wider team, customer, subcontractors, equipment OEMs and Human Factors (HF) specialists to maximise crew performance.
• Work with the platform naval architecture and marine systems team to create bespoke control systems for specific elements of the platform.
• Responsible for the update of essential PMS documentation such as the signals database, Testing and Assurance.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Able to design complex PLC Control Systems based on COTS products (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Proven experience in the design and production of safety accredited SCADA systems.
• Using a PMS to support the testing and commissioning of equipment on complex maritime platforms.
• PMS virtualisation and systems integration in a cloud-based environment.
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems to high Military security standards.
• Able to interface with and/or develop Machine Learning systems.
• Experience specifically within the Defence Maritime sector.
• Highly Desirable: Understanding of high-speed Maritime Platform Vehicle control.

Security clearance: Clearance to Start - BPSS; Clearance for Role - SC. Must be UK Citizen holding or able to hold SC clearance.

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are: Leidos UK