Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: United Kingdom
Salary: 55,000-70,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a skilled Control and Instrumentation Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the defence sector? We are recruiting for a dynamic and innovative organisation that plays a crucial role in the UK's national security and defence technology landscape.

As a Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge systems that ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical defence projects. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, tackling unique challenges and delivering solutions that have a tangible impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems for the defence industry.
• Integrate instrumentation systems to meet project specifications and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including MOD guidelines.
• Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to enhance system performance.
• Produce technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and user manuals.

To succeed in this role, you'll need a combination of technical expertise and a passion for solving complex problems. Experience in defence or similarly regulated industries is highly advantageous.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS).
• Experience with instrumentation selection, configuration, and integration.
• Strong understanding of safety-critical and secure systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working in a highly regulated/safety critical industry.
• Strong knowledge with Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, or similar.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work on meaningful, high-impact projects in the defence industry.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.