Control Systems Engineer

ALTEN Group; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Ontario is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support development activities in a model-based environment. The role involves designing and validating control models for embedded applications using MATLAB/Simulink. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Control Engineering or related fields and hands-on experience with control logic implementation. The position offers several benefits, such as a competitive salary and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Personalized career path

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control model development.
• Demonstrated history of implementing control logic for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with model integration and system validation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control algorithms and models for embedded systems.
• Conduct MiL, SiL, and HiL testing to evaluate system behaviour.
• Generate embedded code using Simulink-based toolchains.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Control systems design

Embedded systems

MiL/SiL/HiL testing

Education

Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support mid‑stage development activities within a model‑based V‑Cycle environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating control models for embedded applications using MATLAB/Simulink.

Location: Peterborough

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing control algorithms and models for embedded systems
• Conducting MiL, SiL, and HiL testing to evaluate system behaviour and ensure functional robustness
• Generating embedded code using Simulink‑based toolchains and ensuring quality and traceability
• Integrating control models into larger system architectures and supporting cross‑functional delivery
• Supporting validation, calibration, and system‑level integration
• Performing requirements analysis and ensuring control models align with system‑level specifications
• Maintaining accurate documentation, test reports, and model release notes
• Ensuring adherence to development processes, quality standards, and safety considerations

Qualifications

• Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control model development
• Demonstrated history of implementing control logic for embedded systems
• Practical experience with MiL/SiL/HiL testing methodologies
• Familiarity with model integration, embedded code generation, and system validation workflows

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.