Principal / Senior Control Systems Engineer

Tekever Corporation
Cowes, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Cowes, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Integrated Development Environments
Verification and Validation (Software)
Test Data
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

future - TEKEVER is the place for you.MissionWe are seeking a Senior or Principal Control Systems Engineer to lead the development of precision pointing algorithms and flight control laws for UAS platforms and payloads. You will be the technical architect for control strategies, moving beyond simple PID loops to implement robust, high-performance control laws capable of operating in demanding environments and high-dynamic maneuvers.What will be your responsibilitiesSensor Pointing & Stabilisation: Develop high-precision control strategies for gimballed payloads and EO/IR sensors, ensuring stability for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions.Flight Control Law Development: Design, implement, and tune advanced control algorithms for autonomous flight, from take-off to landing.Modelling & Simulation: Create high-fidelity 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) aircraft models to validate control performance against atmospheric disturbances and hardware latencies.Handling, Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow, onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills..., Job Title: Senior Engineer - Combat Systems (External Communications) Location: Frimley, Filton, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth, Hybrid- 3 days per week onsite, occasional UK travel with expenses paid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements -...

Requirements

Qualities: Define and verify aircraft handling qualities and stability margins to meet stringent safety and performance specifications.Rapid Prototyping to Flight: Transition algorithms from simulation environments into flight-ready code, supporting ground-based HIL testing and live flight-test campaigns.Technical Mentorship: Lead the control systems strategy in the UK and provide expert guidance to the wider engineering team on complex dynamical problems.Profile and requirementsExperience: 8+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal) of experience in flight dynamics and control systems, specifically within the UAS or aerospace sector.Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of classical and modern control theory (LQR/LQC, Robust Control, Adaptive Control, or Model Predictive Control).Pointing Systems: Specific experience in servo-loop tuning, jitter compensation, and LOS (Line of Sight) stabilization for gimbals or optical payloads.Tools: Expert-level proficiency in simulation and modelling tools, and experience with flight-test data analysis.Education: Degree in Control Theory, Aerospace Engineering, or Robotics.Security: Must be a UK national eligible for SC Clearance.Mathematical Precision: A strong theoretical background in linear and non-linear dynamics.Practical Engineering: The ability to look beyond the simulation and understand the "real world" constraints of actuators, sensors, and structural flex.Design Assurance: A rigorous approach to verification and validation (V&V), ensuring control laws are robust against sensor failures or degraded modes.Adaptability: A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods.Agility: Comfortable leading in a fast-paced development environment where requirements and threats can evolve rapidly.What we have to offer youAn excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.Do

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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