Control Systems Integration Engineer

A specialist engineering organisation operating at the cutting edge of advanced control and instrumentation platforms is looking to add a Control Systems Integration Engineer to its growing engineering function.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, software, and real‑world systems, supporting the integration, configuration, testing, and deployment of complex control systems used in demanding operational environments.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary autonomy and control team, you'll support the integration of control software, sensors, and networking infrastructure across a range of autonomous platforms.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the integration of complex control system software, sensors, and external systems
• Diagnosing and resolving software, hardware, networking, and integration issues
• Monitoring systems to identify anomalies or failures and supporting automated recovery processes
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of sensors, control hardware, and IP/Ethernet networks
• Investigating and resolving marine protocol issues
• Preparing, testing, calibrating, and validating control systems prior to deployment
• Supporting Windows and Linux‑based systems in an engineering environment
• Maintaining documentation, configuration control, and version‑controlled records
• Supporting system installation into new and existing autonomous platforms
• Liaising with internal engineering teams and external technology suppliers
• Contributing to the implementation of high‑level autonomous behaviours using Python and/or C++

You’ll likely come from a systems integration, control systems, robotics, or advanced engineering background, with a practical, problem‑solving mindset.

Essential experience:

• Hands‑on systems or control integration experience
• Working with Linux‑based systems
• Practical understanding of IP networking and fault‑finding
• Exposure to marine, industrial, or embedded communication protocols (e.NMEA, CAN, Modbus)
• Experience using version control tools
• Ability to read, understand, or work with Python and/or C++

Desirable (but not essential):

• Network debugging tools (e.g. Wireshark)
• MAVLink and/or PX4
• Embedded or real‑time systems
• Electrical schematics and integration fault‑finding
• Supporting trials, testing, or field deployments
• ROS / ROS2 and/or DDS‑based systems

• Opportunity to work on real autonomous platforms, not simulations
• Exposure to cutting‑edge control, autonomy, and marine systems
• A technically varied, hands‑on engineering role
• Collaborative engineering culture with genuine product ownership
• Competitive overall package aligned to experience, plus benefits

This role is being handled by a specialist engineering recruitment partner.

To find out more, apply via this advert or contact the consultant directly for a confidential discussion.