Control Systems Software Engineer in London

Job Description
Are you a Control Systems Software Engineer? We are seeking an engineer primarily work within a software team supplying major UK naval programmes/vessels that have significant national strategic importance. The design, build and implementation of an integrated platform monitoring system, for the command and control of major vessel systems.

How you will make a difference
Working within a team of like minded, and skilful control systems software engineers, you will provide subject matter expertise both to your engineering peers as well as the programme management team.
Key Responsibilities

The main tasks and responsibilities of this job, whilst reporting to the project Engineering Delivery Manager are as follows:

Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements.
Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures.
Specify, design and test solutions for PLC & SCADA control systems.
Manage data communications with third party equipment.
Develop PLC & SCADA code 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.
Carry out any other reasonable management request.
Provide input to project meetings and team briefings.
Undertake any other reasonable task as requested.
Essential qualifications/experience

Design and integration of PLC & SCADA control systems.
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Engineering Environment.
Siemens S7-1500 programming and integration experience.
Fieldbus (Profinet/Profibus) communication protocols.
Industrial communication and networking standards.
Production of technical documentation.
SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration.
Software development Lifecycles, processes and procedures.
3+ years in a PLC software engineering environment.
Proven experience in PLC control systems design and programming.
Understanding of commissioning and setting to work.
Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering.
Other requirements

Travel requirements: Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings and training activities.
Clearance requirements: British national and citizen (no dual nationality). Able to obtain Security Clearance (SC), UK Eyes Only.
Looking for flexibility? Talk to us at the application stage about what may be possible.
Additional Details
Essential criteria:* Design and integration of PLC & SCADA control systems.
* Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Engineering Environment.
* Siemens S7-1500 programming and integration experience.
* Fieldbus (Profinet/Profibus) communication protocols.
* Industrial communication and networking standards.
* Production of technical documentation.
* SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration.
* Software development Lifecycles, processes and procedures.
* 3+ years in a PLC software engineering environment.
* Proven experience in PLC control systems design and programming.
* Understanding of commissioning and setting to work.
* Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering.
* British national and citizen (no dual nationality). Able to obtain Security Clearance (SC), UK Eyes Only.
Desirable criteria

* Experience of Large Infrastructure PLC & SCADA development.
* Systems Engineering approach to software development.
* High Level Programming Language experience within SCADA environments.
* VB, C#/C++ Programming.
* Siemens WinCC Open Architecture (OA)
* Understanding of industry standards such as BS EN 61508, 61511 and 61131.
* Understanding of MTBF calculations, FMECAs, reliability block diagrams.
* Experience of configuration management systems and change control.
* Software testing and verification.
* Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (for example Oil & Gas, Pharma or PetroChem).
* Ship's machinery and control systems.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.