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Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Westcott, Buckinghamshire
1 week ago
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A cutting-edge UK-based aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer to support the development and integration of mission-critical electronics for spacecraft. This hands-on role bridges internal engineering teams and specialist suppliers, ensuring compliance with rigorous ECSS standards and delivering high-reliability systems for space missions.

Ideal for an engineer with experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, and embedded control particularly within the aerospace, defence, or space sectors.

Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Permanent
£.Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Buckinghamshire

Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Key Responsibilities

Lead review and specification of control systems across suppliers and internal teams.
Apply ECSS standards to electrical design, integration, and testing phases
Guide development of FPGA/microcontroller-based embedded systems
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues during integration
Produce technical documentation aligned with ECSS and customer requirementsElectrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Requirements:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline
Industry experience in aerospace, defence, or space electrical systems
Hands-on knowledge of ECSS standards and mission-critical electronics
Strong problem-solving, fault analysis, and system optimisation skills
Clear communicator with strong documentation and reporting capabilitiesDesirable

Knowledge of ECSS software standards and systems engineering practices
Experience with radiation-tolerant or space-qualified electronics
Familiarity with control systems (e.g., PID), sensor interfaces, and power distribution
Working knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. CAN, SpaceWire, UART)
Background in high-reliability circuit design and embedded systems testing
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact me directly

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