Coalesce Management Consulting
Senior Application Engineer
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CMC are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer (Servo Control) to support the delivery of advanced motion and stabilisation systems for a UK MOD programme. This role is focused on hands-on engineering delivery, combining control systems modelling with real-world implementation. The successful candidate will work within R&D to develop, tune and commission servo-driven systems in high-dynamic, high-stress environments, contributing to a critical programme with a 12-month delivery timeline.
Contract Key Details Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Norwich (Onsite 4 days a week) Hours: 37.5 (4 day week + Half Day Friday) or 32 (4 Day Week) IR35: Outside Rate: Only Discussed On Phone Call - Different Depending On Experience! SC Needed or Eligible to Obtain
Key Responsibilities • Develop and model servo control systems, including PID tuning and motion behaviour analysis • Implement and manipulate control algorithms at embedded level using C++ • Configure and optimise servo drives (gains, limits, profiles, safety parameters) • Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of motion systems on hardware • Analyse and improve existing control systems and performance characteristics • Integrate servo systems with mechanical assemblies, sensors and embedded controllers • Diagnose issues such as instability, resonance, friction and system coupling • Support delivery of functional systems within programme timelines • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines
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Required Experience • Strong background in servo control / motion control systems • Experience applying control theory (PID, feedback systems) in real-world environments • Proficiency in C++ or embedded software development • Hands-on experience with servo drives, motors, encoders or resolvers • Experience with commissioning, tuning and testing physical systems • Ability to work at both modelling and implementation level • Comfortable working onsite with hardware and test equipment
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Additional Requirements • Eligible for SC Clearance (UK National required) • Willingness to work predominantly onsite due to system access • Ability to deliver in a time-critical programme environment
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