Lead Actuation Systems Simulation & Modelling

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities and parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd in Stevenage is recruiting an engineer to lead the development of complex dynamic systems within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence Servo domain. You will apply advanced modelling and provide technical leadership across the team.

The role offers £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience, dynamic hybrid working with 2–3 days on-site, and BPSS security clearance for British citizens or dual nationals. Excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience with mathematical content (e.g. Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science).
• Technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of dynamic systems and mathematical modelling, including mechanical systems, motor and feedback systems such as sensors.
• Experienced user of MATLAB & Simulink tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex dynamic systems.
• Apply mathematical modelling to mechanical and sensor systems.
• Validate models with real-world hardware data.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations to assess performance and reliability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mathematical modelling

Strong communication

Problem solving

Monte Carlo simulations

Education

Degree qualification in Control/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

MBDA UK Ltd in Stevenage is recruiting an engineer to lead the development of complex dynamic systems within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence Servo domain. You will apply advanced modelling and provide technical leadership across the team.

The role offers £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience, dynamic hybrid working with 2–3 days on-site, and BPSS security clearance for British citizens or dual nationals. Excellent benefits apply.