Senior Control Systems Engineer

Published 07.30.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Pitstone, Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

2026-184734

Published 07.30.2026

Job Description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

Hybrid

Skills: Matlab, Simulink, Speedgoat, Control theory, Requirements, Windchill, Power electronics, EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility), Model based design, Generators, Motors, Electrical Machines

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you - both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

Strong Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.

The Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, control systems and electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

The Role

Based at the Safran Electrical & Power Centre of Excellence in Pitstone you will work within the Systems Engineering team to provide Control Systems expertise for the definition, design and development of Control Systems Architecture for High-speed rotating electrical machines.

Working within a flexible engineering environment you will become part of a team of highly motivated, skilled and experienced individuals whose primary activities relate to electrical power generation and propulsion, and include:

Control System requirement definition, working with the customer in a team context

Systems Requirement management and compliance analysis

Responsible for Control Systems related technical decisions and providing the Systems interface to the customer

Participation in system test rig design, and system testing

Preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and aircraft certification

Generation of Project plans and Monthly Execution Plans (MEP) to ensure the Programme Engineering budget is met

Supporting new business growth in promoting the company's capability to customers, in investigating possible opportunities and in preparation of responses to customer Requests for Proposal

Job Requirements

We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we're also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we'd love to hear from you:

Academically qualified to degree level or equivalent ideally in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Experience of the development of Control Systems Architecture ideally from within the Aerospace or Automotive industry or similar safety critical industry, if you have experience of Motor of Generator control this is of particular interest

Experience of requirements capture software, and Windchill for PLM

Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Experience of modelling of systems in Matlab/Simulink/Speedgoat

Technical report writing ability

Experience to exposure to VHDL would be beneficial

PID Controller experience

Understanding of Validation and Verification processes and HIL (Hardware in the loop)

Good self-organisation and communication skills

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values cGet involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, employee forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Locate your future workplace

Westfield Road LU7 9RH

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

England United Kingdom