Simulation and Modelling Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA, a leading defense organization, is seeking a Simulation and Modelling Engineer to work in a dynamic team in Bristol. The role involves modeling complex systems and developing skills in large-scale models that support advanced defense technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, physics, or mathematics and a keen interest in developing innovative solutions.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave policies

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of simulation environments like Simulink.
• Programming experience in one or more languages.
• Ability to identify/solve sophisticated problems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems and subsystem models to support stakeholders.
• Develop large-scale models for guided weapons products.
• Experience engineering at a product level across multiple projects.

Skills

Understanding of simulation environments

Programming experience

Ability to identify and solve problems

Ability to visualize and analyze complex systems

Practical knowledge of systems engineering principles

Tools

Simulink

Jira

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The Surface Launched Air Defence and the Future Systems Groups of Simulation and Modelling department are looking for talented engineers/physicists/mathematicians with a keen interest in modelling dynamic complex systems!

Salary: up to £46,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
  
  
  

The opportunity:

Our modelling team typically integrates systems and subsystem models to support various stakeholders such as performance engineers, weapon systems simulators in synthetic environments, in-service support teams, customer training and engineering teams looking at new/improvement product concepts.

Being part of this team would provide you the unique opportunity to experience engineering at a product level, for multiple projects, giving you a broad view of the various technologies used in our products and how they are used in various defence platforms. This role will also give you in-depth exposure to the Modelling tools and process, and the opportunity to develop relevant skills and apply them in developing large-scale models to support MBDA's portfolio of complex guided weapons products.

Our department is part of an international subject area in MBDA. We have team members in two MBDA UK sites (Bristol and Stevenage) and has strong links to our MBDA sites in Italy, Germany and France!

What we're looking for from you:

• Understanding of simulation environments (e.g. Simulink or similar) and/or programming experience in one or more languages
• Understanding of change and configuration control processes (e.g. Jira, IBM Engineering Workflow Management)
• Ability to identify and solve sophisticated problems and gather the information needed to drive through to ultimate solutions
• Ability to visualise and analyse complex systems
• Practical knowledge of basic systems engineering principles and processes
  
  
  

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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