Controls and Instrumention Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

ALTEN is seeking a talented Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge industrial systems within an innovative engineering environment.

This is a highly practical, hands-on position focused on the assembly, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of bespoke industrial equipment and test facilities. You'll be involved in building and supporting brand-new systems throughout their design, development, and validation phases.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in bringing first-of-a-kind test rigs and control systems to life, helping drive projects from concept through to operation.

Responsibilities

Location: London; On Site: Onsite; Clearance: Clearable; Experience Level: Mid - Senior; Support the installation, wiring, and integration of industrial control and instrumentation systems.; Assist with the development and commissioning of new test stands and engineering equipment.; Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues during development and testing activities.; Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.; Perform system validation, fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis.; Support hardware integration activities and ensure systems are operating safely and effectively.; Work closely with design, test, and development engineers to improve system performance and reliability.; Contribute to commissioning, verification, and acceptance testing activities.; Participate in occasional international commissioning and site support activities.

Requirements

Experience working as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, or Automation Engineer within an industrial environment.; Strong hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.; Proven experience with PLC-based control systems , including commissioning, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hardware integration.; Experience working with SCADA systems for system monitoring, control, and fault investigation.; Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation.; Experience with panel wiring, field instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware.; Strong fault-finding and debugging skills across electrical and control systems.; Knowledge of industrial control system standards and engineering best practices.; Comfortable working in a highly practical engineering environment where equipment is being developed, tested, and refined.; A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .

Nice to have

Exposure to PLC programming, modifications, and commissioning activities.; Experience supporting prototype systems, R&D facilities, pilot plants, or test rigs.; Experience with commissioning complex industrial systems.; Previous international commissioning or site support experience.

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)