OverviewLocation: Remote (initially), moving to hybrid in Hampshire (monthly UK meet-ups & global travel)Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + excellent benefitsThe RoleThis is a blank-page opportunity for an ambitious Controls Engineer with 3–4 years' experience (or more).
Your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn are just as key as technical skills.You'll own the full controls lifecycle – from architecture and algorithm design to on-board commissioning – and help establish a world-class controls capability as the company grows.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain control systems for compact wind propulsion technology.Define and evolve control-system architecture, linking sensors, effectors, and processors.Develop, test, and commission control algorithms for reliability, performance, and usability.Create intuitive HMIs for demanding marine environments.Carry out on-board commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimisation.Capture requirements and ensure traceability through the full lifecycle.Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems.Play a role in building and leading a controls engineering team as the business scales.What We're Looking ForEssential: Control-system architecture knowledge (sensor/effector integration, scalable design).
Full controls lifecycle experience: requirements, architecture, algorithms, testing, commissioning.Networking proficiency with at least two of: IP, CAN bus, Modbus, NMEA, Serial.Field experience diagnosing deployed systems.Background in marine, industrial automation, or autonomous systems.Growth mindset, self-directed, willing to travel globally (expenses covered).
DesirableAdvanced control algorithms & AI (Matlab/Simulink, model-based design).
AI/ML applications in control systems.Marine standards knowledge.HMI design experience.QualificationsDegree in Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.Salary & Benefits£55,000 – £75,000 DOE (higher for exceptional candidates).
Initially remote, then hybrid in Hampshire.Monthly company meet-ups in the UK + regular global sea trials (expenses paid).25 days' holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, life insurance.CareerProgression in a growing, mission-driven company.Why Apply?
This is a chance to make a tangible impact on decarbonising global shipping while building your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
If you thrive on ownership and solving real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you
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