Senior Control Systems Engineer – Missile Systems\n Location: Cambridge\n Salary: £60,000 – £150,000 (flexible for the right person) + Equity + Benefits\n\n This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, 50 strong, well-funded technology company, with the chance to drive forward highly complex control based projects for missile systems. You’ll step into a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of developing advanced control systems across the full lifecycle of complex flight vehicles — from conceptual design through to flight trials.\n\n The Role\n\n You’ll be responsible for creating and tuning flight control algorithms and simulation tools that ensure reliable performance across every phase of flight. Early on, this will mean getting hands-on with modelling, software development, and SIL/HITL environments.

As programmes progress, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, flight-ready systems.\n\n Your work will span:\n\nDesigning, implementing, and refining control algorithms\nDeveloping simulation environments (SIL/HITL) to validate and optimise system behaviour\nBuilding tools to support conceptual studies and system design decisions\nWorking with propulsion, avionics, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration\nAbout You\n\n Ideally, you’ll bring:\n\n5+ years’ experience in control systems, including within missile systems and GNC.\nProficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for algorithm design and tuning\nStrong grounding in control theory (linear, nonlinear, robust, or adaptive)\nTechnical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes\nAbility work within a fast paced, start-up R&D environment \n\n What’s on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary (£60k–£150k depending on experience)\nSignificant equity participation\nComprehensive private medical, dental, and optical cover\nThe chance to shape pioneering aerospace technology in a high-growth environment