Senior Simulation and Modelling Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering and technology firm seeks a Senior Simulation and Modelling Engineer to lead simulation projects in critical sectors. This role involves providing technical consultancy, developing algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink, and managing small teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a passion for engineering, contributing to projects that ensure safety and resilience in mission-critical systems. Join a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional outcomes and making a positive impact through engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in simulation modelling for complex control systems.
• Ability to generate robust reports using analytical methods.
• Experience in model-based design and automated code generation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver simulation and modelling projects for internal and client teams.
• Provide technical consultancy and support project completion.
• Act as a subject matter expert for simulation development.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Modelling and Simulation

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Bitbucket

GIT

JIRA

Job description

Senior Simulation and Modelling Engineer, Preston

Client:

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0867ef36d582

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in Defence and Nuclear sectors. Our offer incorporates: systems integration, engineering design and technical consultancy.

Location: Preston (Lancashire) / Cumbria / Hybrid

Job type: Contract, outside IR35

Rate: Competitive

Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including aerospace, clean energy and maritime sectors. Our offer incorporates: engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration.

We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It’s about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers. We’re also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives, apprenticeships, placements and summer interns.

The company’s Head Office is at Westlake's Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, with systems integration, assembly & testing facilities in Egremont, Cumbria and design offices in Preston, Lancashire. This is augmented by a network of staff working across the UK, creating a dynamic and highly skilled team.

Overview of the role

The Senior Simulation & Modelling Engineer (SSME) will be responsible for the simulation modelling for complex control systems and algorithm development. Reporting to the Programme Engineering Manager(s) and Project Manager(s), the SSME will support programme and project completion for simulation-based work for in-house and client projects. They will be an expert in field technically and be willing to develop and manage small specialist teams.

Key responsibilities

The role will be to act on behalf of Delkia, supporting and delivering simulation and modelling projects internally to Delkia and within client project teams. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical consultancy to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support and provide input into Delkia’s strategy for modelling investment and training.
• Support ongoing projects as a SSME.
• Act as one of the company subject matter experts for simulation development.
• Work with other engineering capabilities; including research and development for both internal and external projects.

Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites:

• Strong MATLAB and Simulink skills and use of Matlab code generation toolboxes for algorithm development and system design skills.
• Sound underlying analytical and mathematical knowledge to be able to define the problem to conduct trade off studies, parameter sweeps and optimisation.
• Experience of Bitbucket, GIT and JIRA desirable.
• Generate robust reports using sound analytical methods to discuss the problem, the solution, trade-offs, and recommendations going forward.
• Model-based design skills.
• Familiarity with classical control theory would be helpful but not necessary.
• Practical working knowledge of automated code generation techniques, and design choices that affect code performance.
• Use of continuous integration and continuous delivery systems to enable regular deployment of models to hardware.
• Correctness of design
• Practical knowledge of test and verification methodologies including formal methods.
• Use of simulation to capture scenarios to develop success criteria.
• Experience in modelling and simulation.
• A degree / master’s degree in systems engineering (or similar) would be preferable.
• Chartered status through the IET preferable.
• Outstanding communication skills with sound business related knowledge.
• Ability to support colleagues at all levels effectively and professionally even when presented with extreme circumstances.

Our Vision:

To be the UK’s leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

Our Mission:

To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.

Our Values:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity, trust and accountability
• Safety and security
• Client focused
• Positive social value and impact

Our Purpose: At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vettingclearance as appropriate.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom