Principal Control Systems Engineer
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Posted 01 February 2023 Salary£60k - 80k per year LocationCambridgeshire Job type Permanent DisciplineEmbedded Software Engineering ReferenceJVW15Principal Control Systems Engineer
Cambridge
£80,000 + Benefits
This University of Cambridge spin-out has identified a need for subsurface operations – leading to underground mapping, detecting tunnels, voids and helping monitor earth’s gravity field – These uses are just scratching the surface of this technology – excuse the pun.
Like any start-up, you will be involved in a variety of areas including design, proof of concept, development and architecture. Overcoming mathematical challenges, you will be part of a team who are devoted to making a greener future.
If you have a background in Control Systems, you’ll know what to do and will be delivering your know-how and expertise into the project at hand with considerable influence over technical direction.
To qualify:
- MATLAB/SIMULINK
- C/C++ Language
- Numeric Optimization
- Estimation Theory
- Sensor Modelling with preferable experience in MEMS and CVG
Are you interested in applying for this role? Please click Apply or call me (Jeremy van Waveren) on 01223 656729. Alternatively, drop me an e-mail me at jeremy@socode.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn @ Thomas Drake | LinkedIn and pop me a message.
And if you don’t have an up-to-date CV, don’t worry.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Control Systems Engineer roles across SoCode's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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