Senior Control Systems Engineer (Belfast)

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Permanent, full-time Mon-Fri

On Offer:

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cashback Plan
• Group Income Protection & Stakeholder Pension
• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle scheme
• 3 x salary Life Insurance
• 35 days holiday in total (can accrue up to another 5 with service)
• Social events

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A leading engineering and technology company in Belfast is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of control systems software development, integration, and optimisation across a range of innovative, high-performance projects.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, delivering complex software architectures for next-generation vessels and sustainable technologies.

About the Role: The Senior Control Systems Engineer will lead the full lifecycle of control systems development, from requirements gathering, simulation, and software implementation, to testing and performance evaluation. You will work with multidisciplinary teams - including mechanical, electrical, and production - to ensure control systems are robust, safe, and meet all regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Control Systems Engineer:

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of control systems software using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow
• Perform system-level simulations and automatic code generation for deployment to hardware
• Integrate, calibrate, and manage sensor systems including GPS, IMUs, altimeters, and instrumentation
• Analyse vessel performance data and support on-water test programmes
• Develop and maintain internal best practices for control systems development
• Ensure systems comply with regulations and company standards
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the control systems function

Essential Criteria - Senior Control Systems Engineer:

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in control systems software development, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or high-performance engineering
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Simulink Coder
• Strong knowledge of Model-Based Design methodologies and Control Theory
• Experience with data communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-485, RS-232, UDP
• Experience in integrating and calibrating sensors
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

The Opportunity: This is a senior-level position within a growing engineering organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will be part of a talented team delivering real-world solutions in an evolving and sustainable industry.

Sponsorship is not available for this role, please only apply if you can work permanently in Northern Ireland without restrictions

If this role is of interest, or if you have a relatable skillset that could match other similar vacancies, please send an updated CV via the link on the page or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence.

Hugh has 13+ years’ experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

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Benefits:
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