Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Engineer

Safran Engineering Services; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Model-Based Engineering Engineer to develop and validate complex systems using digital modeling and simulation. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development, and it requires strong experience in MATLAB and system engineering principles. Competitive benefits include early finishes on Fridays, generous holiday allowance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday (midday)

5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays

Personal pension scheme

Death in service life insurance

PEGI Share Scheme

Career development within Safran Group

Training & development focus

Onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Science)
• Experience with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink)
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with control systems and embedded systems
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR, Modelica, or SysML

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate system models using tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Perform simulations to analyze system performance
• Support software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into workflows
• Document modeling processes and simulation results

Skills

Model-based design tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Model‑Based Engineering (MBE) Engineer to support the development and validation of complex systems through digital modeling and simulation. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to integrate model‑based methodologies into the product development lifecycle, ensuring efficient design, testing, and optimization.

The role is based at Pitstone, Hertfordshire and will be predominantly onsite each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate system models using tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Perform simulations to analyze system performance and identify design improvements
• Support model‑in‑the‑loop (MIL), software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL), and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into design and development workflows
• Document modeling processes, simulation results, and technical recommendations
• Contribute to the automation of verification and validation (V&V) processes
• Participate in external funding opportunities and research initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Science)
• Experience with model‑based design tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow)
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with control systems, embedded systems, and simulation environments
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR, Modelica, or SysML
• Experience with C/C++ code generation from models
• Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation domains
• Certification in INCOSE, DFSS, or related systems engineering standards

Benefits

• Early finish on a Friday (midday)
• 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
• Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
• Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4× annual basic salary in the event of death in service
• PEGI Share Scheme
• Career development within Safran Group
• Training & development are a focus
• Onsite canteen