Permanent Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

Are you an experienced engineer ready to lead the development of complex control systems within a secure and highly regulated defence environment? Our client, a key player in the UK defence sector, is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer with extensive Siemens PLC and SCADA expertise to join their specialist team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capture, interpret, and develop complex customer requirements.
  • Lead the design and testing of Siemens-based PLC control systems (S7-/).
  • Develop software using block diagrams, flow charts, or pseudo-code.
  • Produce and review high-quality technical documentation.
  • Manage SCADA/PLC interfacing and industrial communications (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, ModBus, TCP/IP).
  • Support system integration and commissioning activities.
  • Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams.
  • Contribute to project planning, risk management, and customer liaison.
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