Senior Electric Drivetrain Simulation Engineer

Evolito; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito is seeking a Senior Systems Simulation & Analysis Engineer to lead the development of advanced plant models for electrical and mechanical components as part of a Digital Twin approach. You will optimise performance through dynamic and static simulations, validate models with test data, and support MIL/HIL verification while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with customers.

The role focuses on delivering high-integrity simulations of e-motors, power electronics and battery

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering or similar.
• Proven experience solving complex technical problems using simulation modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape.
• Excellent understanding of electric drivetrain components (PMSMs, Gearboxes, Inverters, Batteries).
• Good understanding of control and optimisation theories (PID controllers, data fitting, optimisation algorithms).
• Experience with data analysis and correlation using Matlab or Python scripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of plant models for electrical and mechanical components in model-based simulation environments.
• Optimise design parameters by simulating project requirements and flight cycles.
• Validate models by designing test methods and analysing test data to correlate results.
• Support software verification with models and harnesses for MIL and HIL.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Generate simulation analysis reports and presentations for progress updates.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and synchronize cross-functional teams.

Skills

Simulation modelling

Electric drivetrain knowledge

Control & optimisation theory

Data analysis

Education

Degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering or similar

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Simscape

Python

Job description

Evolito is seeking a Senior Systems Simulation & Analysis Engineer to lead the development of advanced plant models for electrical and mechanical components as part of a Digital Twin approach. You will optimise performance through dynamic and static simulations, validate models with test data, and support MIL/HIL verification while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with customers.

The role focuses on delivering high-integrity simulations of e-motors, power electronics and battery