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Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | lili.arno@weinnovatetalent.com

Sector: Defence/Aerospace

Location: Staffordshire

We’re looking for a hands on Controls Engineer to design and develop real time control software for inverters, converters, and motor drives. You’ll work closely with a small team of hardware and systems engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions from concept to validation.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop embedded C/C++ code for DSPs and microcontrollers.
• Design and implement control strategies for power systems.
• Build and test prototypes; support system integration and verification.
• Translate and refine customer requirements into working solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to define interfaces and ensure system performance.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with embedded software, ideally in high-integrity sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
• Strong knowledge of DSPs, microcontrollers, and real-time control.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with power electronics, requirements tools (e.g. DOORS), and agile development.
• Flexible Working
• Relocation Support
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Medical Insurance
• Health Screening
• 25 Days Holiday & 8 BH
• Buy or Sell Holiday
• & MANY MORE!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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