Are you an experienced engineer ready to lead the development of complex control systems within a secure and highly regulated defence environment? Our client, a key player in the UK defence sector, is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer with extensive Siemens PLC and SCADA expertise to join their specialist team.
Key Responsibilities:
Capture, interpret, and develop complex customer requirements.Lead the design and testing of Siemens-based PLC control systems (S7-/).Develop software using block diagrams, flow charts, or pseudo-code.Produce and review high-quality technical documentation.Manage SCADA/PLC interfacing and industrial communications (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, ModBus, TCP/IP).Support system integration and commissioning activities.Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams.Contribute to project planning, risk management, and customer liaison.