Senior Modelling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Matchtech; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid workingEnvironment

Work on complex defence programmes

Collaborate with Data, AI, Digital Eng

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in Modelling & Simulation for a six-month contract in Reading. The role requires SC clearance to start under the UKEO programme, with an initial on-site presence of three days per week.

You will lead M&S project delivery, design simulation architectures, and ensure interoperability across systems while aligning with Digital Engineering and MBSE environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Modelling & Simulation or related delivery.
• Experience delivering M&S solutions in Defence or complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of simulation architectures, interoperability and systems integration.
• Experience developing, integrating and managing simulation models and environments.
• Knowledge of Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) principles.
• Understanding of MBSE, Digital Engineering and Digital Twin concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of M&S projects from concept through to deployment.
• Design and develop simulation architectures, synthetic environments, and integrated simulation capabilities.
• Enable interoperability between simulation systems, models and wider technical ecosystems.
• Support the integration of M&S solutions with Digital Engineering, Digital Twin, Digital Thread and MBSE environments.
• Contribute to Test & Evaluation, experimentation, and simulation-based testing activities.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and assurance across client engagements.
• Produce technical documentation, solution designs, and delivery reports.
• Manage technical risks and ensure solutions are delivered in line with best practice and governance requirements.
• Support capability development, innovation initiatives, and business growth activities.

Skills

Modelling & Simulation

Systems Engineering

Digital Engineering / MBSE

VV&A principles

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Professional qualifications in Modelling & Simulation or Systems Engineering

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in Modelling & Simulation for a six-month contract in Reading. The role requires SC clearance to start under the UKEO programme, with an initial on-site presence of three days per week.

You will lead M&S project delivery, design simulation architectures, and ensure interoperability across systems while aligning with Digital Engineering and MBSE environments.