Principal Engineer / Servo Design in Luton, Bedfordshire

Job title - Principal Engineer / Servo Design
Location - Stevenage - Hybrid working
Duration - 6 months, likely to be extended
Pay rate - Up to £65 umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with one of our largest UK Defence companies!

Overview of department:
This company is the leading European supplier of Missiles and Missile Systems. Their Actuation Systems group specialises in the design and development of missile actuation systems. An opportunity has arisen to join this dynamic team as a Principal Engineer, leading the design, development and validation of control systems across a range of actuator products.

Responsibilities:
As the new Engineer, you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary design team, owning the design, development and proving of control algorithms and ensuring that customer performance requirements are successfully met. Responsibilities may include:
* Development of control algorithms for both analogue and digital systems, typically in the control of BLDC motors.
* Modelling of Actuation Systems and conducting performance assessments.
* Identification of sub-system requirements (mechanical, electronics, software).
* Identification of suitable electromechanical components (particularly motors and sensors), working co-operatively with suppliers where needed.
* Definition of design proving plans and conducting design proving tests in support of product qualification.

Skillset/experience required:
* Experience utilising the MATLAB / Simulink toolset for the generation of control algorithms ready for deployment within embedded systems.
* The ability to derive governing system equations (i.e. system transfer functions) across a range of electronic and mechanical systems.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a design team from a range of backgrounds.

Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of position sensors, microprocessors and software development would be beneficial.
* Knowledge of electric motors and drive / commutation strategies e.g. Field Oriented Control (FOC) or Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) techniques.
* Understanding of DO-178C or DO-331 coding standards would be an advantage.

If you think this is the role for you, please get in touch!

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.