Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Morson Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and validate advanced control systems using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Company: Join a leading defence technology organisation at Dorset Innovation Park.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for innovative project exposure.
  • Why this job: Work on cutting-edge maritime technologies and make a real impact in defence.
  • Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering discipline and strong MATLAB/Simulink experience.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

Morson Edge is supporting a leading defence technology organisation in the recruitment of a MATLAB/Simulink Control Systems Modeller to join its growing engineering team at Dorset Innovation Park. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced maritime and defence programmes, developing sophisticated control systems for next-generation naval and underwater platforms. You’ll play a key role in the modelling, simulation, design and validation of complex control algorithms, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for the UK MOD and international customers.

If you’re passionate about Model-Based Design, control theory and solving complex engineering challenges using MATLAB and Simulink, this is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain dynamic system models using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Design, implement and validate advanced control algorithms for complex engineering systems.
  • Apply Model-Based Design techniques throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Perform system modelling, simulation, analysis and performance evaluation.
  • Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) integration and testing.
  • Collaborate with software, systems and electronics engineers to deliver integrated control solutions.
  • Produce technical documentation to support design reviews, verification and validation activities.
  • Participate in system integration, laboratory testing and sea trials where required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling tools, processes and engineering standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong commercial experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Experience in control systems modelling, simulation and validation.
  • Knowledge of control systems theory and dynamic system modelling.
  • Experience applying Model-Based Design methodologies.
  • Understanding of system verification and validation techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and/or Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
  • Experience with Simscape, Stateflow or Embedded Coder.
  • Experience within defence, aerospace, maritime, automotive or other highly regulated engineering sectors.
  • Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Experience developing control systems for complex electromechanical or autonomous systems.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and maritime technologies.
  • Permanent position with long-term career development.
  • Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment.
  • Exposure to innovative projects supporting UK and international defence programmes.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities to support system integration, laboratory testing and sea trials.

Location: Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England

Salary: 0 per year

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Morson Group

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Morson Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Control Systems Engineer

MATLAB
Simulink
Control Systems Modelling
Model-Based Design
Control Theory
Dynamic System Modelling
System Verification and Validation