Principal Control Systems Engineer

Overview

Design, test and implement safety-critical PLC control systems for naval platforms

Key Responsibilities

• data interfaces
• software testing
• plc development
• plc design
• control systems
• technical docs

Tasks

-Manage seamless data communication interfaces with third-party equipment. -Participate actively in project meetings and team briefings. -Gather and interpret client requirements to inform system design. -Contribute to nationally significant projects impacting maritime security and technology. -Conduct thorough analysis and testing to validate software functionality. -Assist with contractual change requests and project proposals. -Produce detailed technical documentation in line with organisational and client standards. -Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, and statutory regulations. -Play a vital role in developing and maintaining secure, high-performance control systems for some of the UK's most advanced naval platforms. -Develop PLC software using various design formats, including block diagrams and pseudocode. -Design, specify, and rigorously test PLC control systems tailored to complex naval applications.

Requirements

• siemens s7
• plc
• industrial protocols
• fault‑tolerant
• 5+ years
• electrical eng

What You Bring

-Proven expertise in designing large-scale PLC control systems based on Siemens S7-300/400 platforms. -Exceptional ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation. -Demonstrable experience with fault-tolerant, high-availability, and safety-critical PLC solutions. -Minimum of five years' practical experience in a control systems engineering environment. -Proficiency in industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP, and ASCII. -Knowledge of software development lifecycles and industry best practices. -Awareness of cybersecurity considerations specific to industrial control systems. -Strong knowledge of testing, commissioning, and system validation processes. -Familiarity with resilient communication networks and fault-tolerant system architectures. -Solid understanding of SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration. -Experience working within defence, maritime, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors. -Educational background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, C&I or Systems Engineering.

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Benefits

-Enjoy opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement within a supportive environment.

About Inoverse Groupe

-Born from a passion for transformation, the company turned industrial waste heat into a strategic resource. -It has carved a niche in auditing, designing and installing bespoke systems that reclaim lost thermal energy. -Their financial model focuses on cost‑saving for clients through tangible energy reductions. -Projects range from retrofitting factory cooling units to integrating heat recovery in commercial HVAC. -With a hands‑on engineering approach, they serve sectors from heavy industry to public buildings. -They’ve been trusted by retail leaders and manufacturers to convert excess heat into usable energy. -Unusual fact: they turn rejected cold‑machinery heat into hot water or heating—no fossil fuel needed. -Their story blends innovation, pragmatic engineering and a single focus: stop wasting heat.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-applicants must obtain and maintain uk government security clearance (sc)