Control Systems Engineer

Overview

ALTEN Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Location:

Peterborough

Job description for a Control Systems Engineer in a model-based V-Cycle environment.

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support mid-stage development activities within a model-based V-Cycle environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating control models for embedded applications using MATLAB/Simulink
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• Developing and implementing control algorithms and models for embedded systems
• Conducting MiL, SiL, and HiL testing to evaluate system behaviour and ensure functional robustness
• Generating embedded code using Simulink-based tool chains and ensuring quality and traceability
• Integrating control models into larger system architectures and supporting cross-functional delivery
• Supporting validation, calibration, and system-level integration
• Performing requirements analysis and ensuring control models align with system-level specifications
• Maintaining accurate documentation, test reports, and model release notes
• Ensuring adherence to development processes, quality standards, and safety considerations

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

• Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control model development
• Demonstrated history of implementing control logic for embedded systems
• Practical experience with MiL/SiL/HiL testing methodologies
• Familiarity with model integration, embedded code generation, and system validation workflows

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.