Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Saab AB; Leigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is recruiting a modelling and simulation engineer to join the Blue Bear UAV team in Beford. You will develop Simulink models of aircraft and UAV systems, auto-code to C/C++ and DLLs, and integrate models into distributed simulations for System-of-Systems contexts.

The role involves validation, verification, and results analysis to meet customer requirements, with responsibility for documentation and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink environments including Stateflow.
• Ability to auto-code to C/C++ and DLLs.
• Experience in flight dynamics and aircraft performance modelling.
• Pilot modelling expertise is advantageous.
• Modelling sensors and signatures (RF and EO/IR).
• Knowledge of Earth coordinate systems (Flat, spherical, WGS-84).
• Experience with Distributed Simulation (DIS, HLA) and Git.
• Strong problem solving and optimisation skills.
• Ability to integrate models into system-of-systems frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer focused task-based modelling and simulation support service, developing

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

C/C++ DLLs

Flight Dynamics

Pilot Modelling

Sensors & Signatures

Earth Coordinates

DIS/HLA & Git

Optimization

System-of-Systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

C/C++ DLLs

Job description

Responsibilities

Requirements from initial customer brief. Build models and analysis tools to meet the customer requirements. Update, debug and V&V of models and simulation tools. Analyse results from model integration and simulation development to provide understanding of the component models performance and their interactions. Develop and maintain tools for the translation of data files between formats in use within the community. Develop Simulink models of aircraft and aerospace systems and auto-code to C/C++ and dll. Integrate Models (Simulink and dll) into System-of-Systems models. Undertake simulation development, testing and application with results analysis to provide understanding of component models and their interactions. Develop and test models for integration into Distributed Simulations. Extend the Distributed Simulation capabilities and functionality. Sanity checking model performance and simulation results through cross-checking with other sources of information and engineering estimates.

Validation and Verification of model performance and simulation results against requirements. Review documentation for accurate technical content and quality to ensure it meets the required high standards. Investigate modelling and simulation tools to support new customer requirements. Generate documentation for models, simulations and applications developed by the team at an appropriate level for the expected end user's technical ability. Report on technical issues encountered with 3rd party provided models and simulations covering the issues, significance and potential resolutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree Educated - Engineering degree in relevant subject.


• Matlab and Simulink (and Stateflow), Auto-coding to C/C++ and DLL Programming languages (Preferably C++, C#, Delphi)


• Flight Dynamics and aircraft performance modelling


• Pilot modelling


• Modelling of Sensors and Signatures (RF and EO/IR)


• Knowledge of Earth coordinate systems (Flat, spherical, WGS-84)


• Distributed Simulation (DIS, HLA) & Source Control (Git)


• Solving optimisation problems.


• Model integration into e.g. system-of-systems models and distributed simulations

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, or have the ability to gain it.

Introduction

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role

The Role: This role is part of our Blue Bear UAV Business Unit in Beford. You will work as part of the Air Combat Simulation team supporting customers in the modelling and simulation of aircraft/UAVs and associated systems, including the development and Validation and Verification of models and analysis tools.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver customer focused task-based modelling and simulation support service, developing