Controls Engineer Location:
Remote (UK-based) with monthly meetups & global travel for trials Reporting To:
Head of Engineering Salary:
£45,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefits package Our client is a rapidly growing maritime technology company pioneering innovative wind-assisted propulsion systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping. This is a blank page opportunity for an ambitious Controls Engineer who wants to shape how control systems are built, validated, and scaled. Candidates with 2-5 years of hands-on experience are preferred, but attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn are more important. You will own the full controls lifecycle from architecture and algorithm design to onboard commissioning, helping establish a world-class capability as the company grows. Role & Responsibilities
Define and maintain system architecture linking sensors, effectors, and core processors for innovative products. Own and evolve control algorithms, ensuring reliability, performance, and ease of use. Develop and maintain the HMI, delivering a user-friendly interface for operators. Undertake system commissioning onboard 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 multidisciplinary 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
£45,000 - £65,000 per annum (possibly more with exceptional experience). Fully remote work with monthly meetups in London/UK, engineering team workshops, and factory or on-ship visits for testing and trials. All travel & accommodation expenses paid. Opportunity to build capability and progress rapidly as the company scales. Standard pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. 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 controls engineering, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications & Key Requirements
Control-system architecture expertise, including sensor/effector integration and scalable designs. 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 & in-service commissioning experience within marine, industrial, or autonomous systems. HMI design for intuitive operation in demanding environments. Growth mindset & self-direction to tackle unfamiliar problems, learn rapidly, and make progress with minimal guidance. Willingness to travel globally for sea trials, factory testing, and monthly meetups (expenses paid). Desirable Skills & Experience
Deploying advanced control algorithms & AI development (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, model-based design) to embedded hardware, PLCs, or CPUs. Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to control systems. Knowledge of marine regulations and standards. Qualifications
Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline. Chartered Engineer status. Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client offers a chance to impact 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 controls engineering, we want to hear from you. The Controls Engineer will be the first onboard, at the beginning of our client's growth journey. Experience from F1, aerospace, or heavy automation is valued over marine background. Reliability is prioritized over precision. Hands-on experience testing real systems and diagnosing issues in deployed systems is essential. Travel is approximately 25-30%, increasing during system build and installation phases onboard ships. Salary Type:
Annual Salary Salary Range:
£45,000 - £65,000 Currency:
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