Hybrid Simulation & Modelling Principal Engineer

MBDA UK Limited; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a Simulation and Modelling Principal Engineer to develop high-fidelity models and integrate them within cross-functional teams. You will validate simulations, tune models with real data, and mentor juniors to advance technical capabilities.

The role offers hybrid working, strong collaboration with multiple departments, and exposure to complex projects that impact field deployment and product performance.

Qualifications

• Several years of working with (or understanding of) dynamic systems and/or mathematical modelling.
• Experience with modelling languages or programs.
• Knowledge of version control tools such as EWM or Git.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex ideas to stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a large team and lead smaller projects when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate high-fidelity models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Collaborate with systems teams to integrate models and run test suites.
• Use real-life data to tune models for accuracy.
• Grow under senior engineers' mentorship and prepare for larger projects.

Skills

Dynamic systems

Mathematical modelling

Version control

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Git

EWM

Job description

MBDA UK Limited is seeking a Simulation and Modelling Principal Engineer to develop high-fidelity models and integrate them within cross-functional teams. You will validate simulations, tune models with real data, and mentor juniors to advance technical capabilities.

The role offers hybrid working, strong collaboration with multiple departments, and exposure to complex projects that impact field deployment and product performance.