Senior Real-Time Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Cirrus Selection; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Selection in Bristol is seeking a serious Modelling & Simulation Engineer to work on meaningful, real-world systems across marine, aerospace, and defence programs. You will design and validate real-time models and contribute to high-impact projects.

You’ll use MATLAB / Simulink to build models at system and vehicle levels, define control algorithms, and collaborate with expert engineers. The role combines technical challenge with hands-on engineering in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics
• Strong grounding in modelling, simulation, and systems thinking
• Experience in Hydro-actuated systems, Electro‑mechanical actuated systems, Multi‑body simulation, and vehicle dynamics
• Confidence with tools like MATLAB / Simulink and version control
• The ability to think critically, not just execute tasks

Responsibilities

• Building and validating models at system and vehicle level
• Defining control algorithms and performance requirements
• Getting hands‑on with MATLAB / Simulink
• Collaborating with smart engineers who know their craft
• Presenting your work to clients who expect clarity, not waffle

Skills

Modelling & Simulation

Systems thinking

MATLAB / Simulink

Version control

Critical thinking

Hydro-actuated systems

Vehicle dynamics

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Version control

Job description

Cirrus Selection in Bristol is seeking a serious Modelling & Simulation Engineer to work on meaningful, real-world systems across marine, aerospace, and defence programs. You will design and validate real-time models and contribute to high-impact projects.

You’ll use MATLAB / Simulink to build models at system and vehicle levels, define control algorithms, and collaborate with expert engineers. The role combines technical challenge with hands-on engineering in a hybrid work environment.