Senior Control Systems Engineer, Missile Systems
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Cambridge |
| Area | Cambridgeshire, England |
| Sector | Software |
| Salary | £60000 - £150000 per annum |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Kristian Reed |
| Job Ref | 51858KR |
| Job Views | 539 |
- Description
Senior Control Systems Engineer – Missile Systems
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £150,000 (flexible for the right person) + Equity + Benefits
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, 50 strong, well-funded technology company, with the chance to drive forward highly complex control based projects for missile systems. You’ll step into a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of developing advanced control systems across the full lifecycle of complex flight vehicles — from conceptual design through to flight trials.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for creating and tuning flight control algorithms and simulation tools that ensure reliable performance across every phase of flight. Early on, this will mean getting hands-on with modelling, software development, and SIL/HITL environments. As programmes progress, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, flight-ready systems.
Your work will span:
- Designing, implementing, and refining control algorithms
- Developing simulation environments (SIL/HITL) to validate and optimise system behaviour
- Building tools to support conceptual studies and system design decisions
- Working with propulsion, avionics, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration
About You
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in control systems, including within missile systems and GNC.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for algorithm design and tuning
- Strong grounding in control theory (linear, nonlinear, robust, or adaptive)
- Technical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes
- Ability work within a fast paced, start-up R&D environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (£60k–£150k depending on experience)
- Significant equity participation
- Comprehensive private medical, dental, and optical cover
- The chance to shape pioneering aerospace technology in a high-growth environment
