This is a blank-page opportunity for an ambitious Controls Engineer who wants to shape how we build, validate and scale control systems. You will likely have 3 or 4 years of hands-on experience, but your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn matter more than this. You will own the full controls lifecycle – from architecture and algorithm design through on-board commissioning – and help establish a world-class capability as the company grows.
Key Requirements
* Control-system architecture expertise covering sensor/effector integration and scalable designs.
* Experience of the full controls lifecycle - building from scratch, new product life cycle, defining requirements, architecture, algorithm design, testing and commissioning
* Hands-on networking proficiency with at least two of IP, CAN bus, Modbus, NMEA or Serial interfaces.
* Field experience diagnosing and rectifying issues in deployed systems.
* Automation experience within marine, industrial or autonomous systems.
* Growth mindset & self-direction – able to tackle unfamiliar problems, learn rapidly and make progress with minimal guidance.
* Willingness to travel globally for sea trials, factory testing and monthly company meet-ups (all expenses paid).
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Deploying advanced control algorithms & AI development (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, model-based design) to embedded hardware, PLCs, ECUs or CPUs.
* Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to control systems.
* Knowledge of marine regulations and standards.
* Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design for intuitive operation in demanding environments.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
Role & Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems to regulate and optimize the performance of compact wind propulsion system.
* Define and maintain the system architecture linking sensors, effectors and core processors for innovative products.
* Own and evolve the control algorithms, ensuring reliability, performance and ease of use, enhance efficiency, safety, and precision.
* Develop and maintain the HMI, delivering a user-friendly interface for operators.
* Undertake system commissioning on board vessels, troubleshooting hardware and software end-to-end.
* Capture and manage system requirements, securing stakeholder buy-in and traceability from design through to in-service support.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical and software components.
* Build and lead a controls engineering team as the product portfolio and order book expand.
Salary & Benefits
* £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (possibly more with exceptional experience).
* Fully remote working initially, then moving to hybrid when the office is opened in Hampshire:
* Company-wide meet-up in London/UK once per month (2-3 days).
* Engineering team workshop once per month. • Regular factory or on-ship visits for testing and trials.
* All travel & accommodation expenses paid.
* Opportunity to build a capability and progress rapidly as the company scales.
* Standard pension, private health care plus 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Health Insurance
Our client offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the decarbonisation of global shipping while growing with a supportive, forward-thinking team. If you thrive on ownership, enjoy solving real-world problems and want to help write the playbook for our controls engineering function, we would love to hear from you.