Venn Group
Principal Engineer – Servo Design
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Recruitment Agency Reference:
Up to £45 p/h
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Engineer to join the Actuation Systems group which specialises in the design and development of missile actuation systems. You will be leading the design, development and validation of control systems across a range of actuator products. This position is with a leading Defence organisation in Hertfordshire, for a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension thereafter.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
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The Engineer will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary design team, owning the design, development and proving of control algorithms and ensuring that customer performance requirements are successfully met.
Responsibilities may include
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Development of control algorithms for both analogue and digital systems, typically in the control of BLDC motors
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Modelling of Actuation Systems and conducting performance assessments
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Identification of sub-system requirements (mechanical, electronics, software)
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Identification of suitable electromechanical components (particularly motors and sensors)
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Definition of design proving plans and conducting design proving tests in support of product qualification
Advantageous candidate experience:
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Valid SC clearance
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Experience utilising the MATLAB / Simulink toolset for the generation of control algorithms ready for deployment within embedded systems
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The ability to derive governing system equations (i.e. system transfer functions) across a range of electronic and mechanical systems.
Desirable skillsets:
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Knowledge of position sensors, microprocessors and software development would be beneficial.
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Knowledge of electric motors and drive / commutation strategies e.g. Field Oriented Control (FOC) or Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) techniques.
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Understanding of DO-178C or DO-331 coding standards.
Please note: candidates will need to satisfy security criteria.
If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more about similar roles please contact Joanna Hutchings and email your updated CV to jhutchings@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.