Control Systems Engineer

Develop cutting-edge technology and capabilities on strategically important national defence programmes as a Control Systems Software Lead.   This company is committed to offering advanced technology solutions with expertise in maritime control and instrumentation systems to support the national security of the United Kingdom.   They understand the importance of flexible working and allow you to tailor the benefits package to your personal needs on top of covering the core benefits of healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension.    Your role will be to deliver software artefacts whilst working to a full software development lifecycle whilst also leading a team of engineers.   About the Role: Specify, design and test solutions for PLC control systems and develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code. Manage the task allocation of the software team. Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures.  About You: Proven experience in the design and integration of PLC control systems and SCADA systems. Siemens Step 7 professional, Siemens S7-300/400 FH series PLCs and ET 200M distributed I/O (Hardware & Software). Large scale/infrastructure SCADA development experience. Industrial Ethernet based communication protocols and networking standards.  Key Information: Role: Control Systems Software Engineer - PLC  Salary: £53,000–£76,000 Plus Bonus & Benefits Location: New Malden, Greater London Area Hybrid working: 2-3 days a week on-site and occasional travel to client site(s)  You will be successful in this role if you are an experienced control systems/software engineer specialising in control systems and are looking to take on a challenge of delivering large-scale projects whilst also managing a team.   Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.   Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.   This is a permanent position