Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer 
Contract (Inside IR35) 
Buckinghamshire
ASAP start  

A cutting-edge UK-based aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the development and integration of mission-critical systems for spacecraft. This hands-on role bridges internal engineering teams and specialist suppliers, ensuring compliance with rigorous ECSS standards and delivering high-reliability systems for space missions.

Ideal for an engineer with experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, and embedded control particularly within the aerospace, defence, or space sectors.
 
Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead review and specification of control systems across suppliers and internal teams.
• Apply ECSS standards to electrical design, integration, and testing phases
• Guide development of FPGA/microcontroller-based embedded systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues during integration
• Produce technical documentation aligned with ECSS and customer requirements

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer 
Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline
• Industry experience in aerospace, defence, or space electrical systems
• Hands-on knowledge of ECSS standards and mission-critical electronics
• Strong problem-solving, fault analysis, and system optimisation skills
• Clear communicator with strong documentation and reporting capabilities

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact me directly.