Simulation and Modelling Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Meritus
£75 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Simulation and Modelling Engineer involves working onsite in Bristol for one of Europe's largest defence manufacturers on a 12-month contract. The position requires SC Clearance and focuses on developing performance models for guided weapon systems, collaborating with various technical teams. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience in simulation and modelling, particularly in aerospace or defence projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop specific components of performance models supporting guided weapon systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Design, implement, and test model components.
- Review and document work in line with quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and engage with model users to ensure models are fit for purpose.
- Contribute to feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, ground testing, and trial predictions.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in Engineering, ideally with a degree or Master's in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Maths.
- Proven experience in simulation and modelling, preferably on aerospace or defence projects.
- Proficient with MathWorks tools, especially Simulink, Embedded MATLAB and Stateflow.
- Confident building simulations from mathematical specifications.
- Good understanding of modelling processes and working within a quality-driven environment.
- Familiar with coding standards and development best practices.
- Experience with Rational Team Concert or similar configuration tools, DOORS or other requirements management systems, and Autocode generation from Simulink.
- Programming in C, FORTRAN or Ada is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £75.00/hr
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's largest defence manufacturers for the recruitment of a Senior Simulation and Modelling Engineer to join their Bristol office on a 12 Month contract assignment. The role expects someone to be onsite 5 days a week, although compressed working is available. An SC Clearance is required prior to starting the role, and is paying £75 per hour INSIDE IR35
We're looking for an experienced Simulation & Modelling Engineer to join a high-performing team working on a key programme for our customer. This is a contract opportunity to get involved in a fast-paced project where advanced modelling and simulation sits at the heart of the engineering process.
About the Role
You'll be responsible for developing specific components of performance models that support guided weapon systems throughout their lifecycle - from early feasibility to system validation. You'll also work closely with other technical teams (like Guidance, Navigation & Control, Software, Systems Design & Technical Quality) to integrate and test model components.
Your work will involve:
- Designing, implementing and testing model components
- Reviewing and documenting your work in line with quality standards
- Collaborating with internal teams and engaging with model users to ensure models are fit for purpose
- Contributing to key activities such as feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, ground testing, and trial predictions
This is a hands-on role that requires both technical depth and an ability to operate independently within a cross-functional environment.
What You'll Need
We're looking for someone with a strong background in Engineering - ideally with a degree or Master's in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Maths - and proven experience in simulation and modelling, preferably on aerospace or defence projects.
Key skills and experience:
- Proficient with MathWorks tools, especially Simulink, Embedded MATLAB and Stateflow
- Confident building simulations from mathematical specifications
- Good understanding of modelling processes and working within a quality-driven environment
- Familiar with coding standards and development best practice
It would also be great if you have experience with:
- Rational Team Concert or similar configuration tools
- DOORS or other requirements management systems
- Autocode generation from Simulink
- Programming in C, FORTRAN or Ada
Interested? If you're a seasoned Simulation & Modelling Engineer and want to work on a meaningful programme within a collaborative and technically advanced team, we'd love to hear from you.