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DV Cleared Control Systems Engineer

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 650 - 750 GBP Daily GBP 650.00 750.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer
Aldermaston - Onsite
12-month contract Outside IR35

Are you a DV cleared Software Engineer who can take full ownership of software delivery on site?
Do you enjoy building Siemens PLC solutions from scratch in secure, regulated environments?
Looking for a long-term contract with a strong on-site engineering focus?

What's in it for you
650 to 750 per day
Outside IR35
12-month contract
4-5 days onsite per week
Work on high-security, technically challenging projects

What will you be doing?
Designing, developing and programming Siemens PLC systems from scratch
Leading all software activities on an assigned project
Configuring Siemens PLCs, HMIs and associated networks
Producing on-site test documentation and supporting FATs and SATs
Carrying out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC systems
Acting as the technical interface with the client during delivery
Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to other engineers
Ensuring software delivery meets programme, budget and quality requirements

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be based on site in Aldermaston, working within a highly secure defence environment on mission-critical control system projects.

What you'll need
Active DV clearance (essential)
Strong experience programming Siemens PLCs from scratch
Background in on-site commissioning and testing of PLC systems
Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Ability to technically lead software activities and support junior engineers
Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients
Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

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