Lead Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Systems & Control

Stirling Dynamics; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Diverse projects

Job summary

Stirling Dynamics seeks a Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead system and vehicle‑level modelling, shaping how work is delivered across aerospace, marine, and defence projects.

You will define modelling approaches, own work packages, and present results to stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers in a Bristol-based, hybrid setup that values technical excellence and ownership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical or Mathematics).
• Strong understanding of modelling principles of systems through experience.
• Proven ability to lead modelling and simulation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of system and vehicle-level models including plant and control algorithms.
• Define modelling approaches, requirements and verification strategies.
• Own delivery of work packages and technical activities.
• Present results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive team alignment.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink modelling

Control systems

Vehicle dynamics

Multi-domain simulation

Real-time modelling

C/C++

Problem solving

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Git / Version control

Job description

Stirling Dynamics seeks a Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead system and vehicle‑level modelling, shaping how work is delivered across aerospace, marine, and defence projects.

You will define modelling approaches, own work packages, and present results to stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers in a Bristol-based, hybrid setup that values technical excellence and ownership.