Project Engineer - Simulation and Test in Stevenage

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Up to 15 flexi leave days

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Stevenage is seeking a Project Engineer to own complex testing and simulation activities that support the development of advanced defence systems. You will build broad technical expertise and work across engineering disciplines.

The role requires SC clearance eligibility, strong problem solving, and experience with real-time simulations and testing across interfaces. This permanent hybrid position offers a competitive package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in system integration and interface troubleshooting.
• Testing, verification or validation of systems and sensors.
• Experience with simulation development or real-time software environments.
• Ability to interpret performance data and provide technical recommendations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication of technical findings to varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex real-time simulations to support system development and validation.
• Conduct testing using software models, integrated equipment and representative hardware.
• Investigate system behaviour, diagnose issues and support integration activities.
• Analyse performance data and produce clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Support preparation and execution of testing programmes throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

System integration

Testing

Simulation

Real-time software

Performance analysis

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Job description

Project Engineer - Simulation and Test

Take ownership of complex testing and simulation activities that directly support the development of advanced defence systems. Build broad technical expertise, work across multiple engineering disciplines and develop skills that can accelerate your long-term career progression.

Essential requirements

• British with ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Experience within testing, simulation, systems integration or performance analysis
• Structured approach to technical problem solving and investigation
• Ability to work with complex engineering systems and multiple technical interfaces
• Comfortable working with technical specialists and cross-functional engineering teams

Salary and rewards

Up to £46,000 depending on experience, plus an annual performance-related bonus scheme.

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain complex real-time simulations used to support system development and validation
• Conduct testing activities using a combination of software models, integrated equipment and representative hardware
• Investigate system behaviour, diagnose issues and support integration activities
• Analyse performance data and produce clear technical reports and recommendations
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple engineering disciplines
• Support the preparation and execution of testing programmes throughout the product lifecycle

Your experience

• System integration and interface troubleshooting experience
• Testing, verification or validation of systems, sub-systems or sensors
• Experience of simulation development or real-time software environments
• Performance analysis and interpretation of technical data
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to varied stakeholders

Benefits and balance

• Annual bonus linked to business performance
• Pension contributions of up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities when required
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year

This role offers exposure to advanced testing and simulation environments within the defence sector, providing opportunities to broaden your technical expertise and develop your career within a highly specialised engineering domain.

Where you will work Stevenage, Hybrid.

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who can obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

This is a permanent role.