HWIL/HIL Simulator Engineer - Motion & Servo Systems

Innovate; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a proactive HWIL/HIL Simulator Engineer to join a specialist defence engineering team in Stevenage. You will work hands-on with servo-hydraulic systems, electro-mechanical equipment, control systems and motion control hardware, helping to recreate flight conditions through real-time simulations while maintaining safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing planned maintenance, interpreting drawings, supporting upgrades, installation and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronics, robotics or aerospace.
• Engineering apprenticeship accepted as equivalent.
• Strong practical engineering experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and return equipment to service after breakdowns.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Support upgrades, modifications and obsolescence efforts.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and acceptance of new or upgraded equipment.
• Help improve equipment reliability, maintainability and availability.
• Investigate unfamiliar systems and develop practical solutions.
• Contribute ideas to improve operation and maintenance of the HWIL facility.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Willingness to learn

Fault diagnosis

Education

Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronics, robotics or aerospace

Engineering apprenticeship

Strong equivalent practical engineering experience

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Innovate is seeking a proactive HWIL/HIL Simulator Engineer to join a specialist defence engineering team in Stevenage. You will work hands-on with servo-hydraulic systems, electro-mechanical equipment, control systems and motion control hardware, helping to recreate flight conditions through real-time simulations while maintaining safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing planned maintenance, interpreting drawings, supporting upgrades, installation and