Principal Control Systems Engineer Copello are working with a defence client who are recruiting an experienced Control Systems Engineer, who has PLC and SCADA experience. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions for management systems. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to in-service and through life operational capability, supporting mission-critical naval operations. This role is ideal for engineers familiar with PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions, with a specific focus on functional safety and product security. Responsibilities: * Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements * Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures * Specify, design and test solutions for PLC control systems * Manage data communications with third party equipment * Develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code * Validate software designs through analysis and test * Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals * Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements * Provide input to project meetings and team briefings * Undertake any other reasonable task as requested We are looking for: * Design and integration of large-scale PLC Control Systems * Experience of Fault Tolerant, High Availability and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions * Experience of Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as; Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP and ASCII * Production of technical documentation * SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration * Software development lifecycles, processes and procedures * 5 years in a PLC engineering environment * Understanding of testing and commissioning * Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering * Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship’s machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Pharma or End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products, playing a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems