Job Description

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry - Hybrid

Salary: £58k - £65k plus overtime

My client is a global leader within defence and is currently experiencing significant growth. In this role, you will work on some of the UK's most complex and exciting projects, utilizing cutting-edge technology tailored to meet evolving defence needs. All industries considered and have transferable skills into Defence: Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Rail, Maritime & Shipbuilding.

What you'll be doing - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control
2. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, to support assurance activities.
3. Deliver the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Provide guidance and instruction on engineering methods/processes.
5. Develop technical solutions, developing team members and nurturing their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

1. Experience in developing a C&I design for a large-scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional & industrial standards.
2. Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e., EMC, shock, etc.).
3. Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.
4. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science).
5. Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).

All successful Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineers will be contacted within 2 days of application.