Maritime Control Systems Engineer

Description
Maritime Control Systems Engineer
Programme:
Maritime

Location:
Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

Grow our Maritime space with us
We are seeking an highly experienced and motivated Control Systems Engineer to lead the control systems team within Leidos UK Maritime Division. Initially you will be a senior member of the design and build team for Leidos Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft, responsible for the scoping, designing and delivering its Platform Management System (PMS).

Subsequently you will move to supporting the delivery of PMS onto the wider portfolio of Leidos maritime assets.

You will need to have extensive Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and SCADA experience, with an innovative mindset which matched the design and delivery team's boundary pushing approach to platform development.

You will be afforded a significant amount of autonomy to rapidly develop the right, cutting edge system to support this exciting programme.

What will you be doing?

• Capture, develop and implement the customers user requirements, offering intelligent improvements where required.
• Architect the detailed design of the PMS
• Advise on design architecture and combat systems of the vessel, from a control systems perspective;
• Engage with equipment OEMs, facilitating their integration into platform management system,
• Design, develop and integrate the PMS function with the Agentic Artificial Intelligence and the autonomous systems being developed by Leidos for the Maritime domain.
• Responsible for the design, implantation and documentation of the vessel's SCADA system, working with the wider team, customer, subcontractors, equipment OEMs and Human Factors (HF) specialists to maximise crew performance.
• Work with the platform naval architecture and marine systems team to create bespoke control systems for specific elements of the platform.
• Responsible for the update of essential PMS documentation such as the signals database, Testing and Assurance.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Able to design complex PLC Control Systems based on COTS products (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Proven experience in the design and production of safety accredited SCADA systems.
• Using a PMS to support the testing and commissioning of equipment on complex maritime platforms.
• PMS virtualisation and systems integration in a cloud based environment.
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems to high Military security standards.
• Able to interface with and/or develop Machine Learning systems.
• Experience specifically within the Defence Maritime sector.

Highly Desirable

• Understanding of high speed Maritime Platform Vehicle control.

Security Clearance

• Clearance to Start - BPSS
• Clearance for Role - SC
• Must be UK Citizen holding or able to hold SC clearance

What We Do For You
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment To Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are
Leidos UK & EUROPE
– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos
is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different
Purpose:
you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can
inspire
change.

Collaboration:
having
flexibility
to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People:
Leidos
empowers
people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by
enabling growth
whilst developing
. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to
be inspired
and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap — we're redrawing it.

Original Posting
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Descrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.