Simulation and Modelling Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization seeks engineers, physicists, or mathematicians interested in modeling complex systems. This role involves integrating models and supporting various teams, offering a broad exposure to technologies and development processes in guided weapons systems. Applicants should have a solid understanding of simulation tools and be adept at solving complex problems while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of simulation environments like Simulink.
• Familiarity with change and configuration control processes.
• Ability to visualise and analyse complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate system models to support performance engineers and customer training.
• Develop skills in large-scale model development.
• Support engineering teams developing new product concepts.

Skills

Simulation environments

Programming experience

Problem-solving

Analyse complex systems

Systems engineering principles

Job description

The Surface Launched Air Defence and the Future Systems Groups of the Simulation and Modelling department are seeking talented engineers, physicists, or 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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team, after the offer stage.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies year to year)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

Our modelling team integrates system and subsystem models to support performance engineers, weapon systems simulators in synthetic environments, in-service support teams, customer training, and engineering teams developing new or improved product concepts.

This role offers a broad view of various technologies used in our products across multiple projects, providing in-depth exposure to modelling tools and processes, and the chance to develop skills in large-scale model development supporting MBDA’s guided weapons portfolio.

Our department is part of an international MBDA subject area, with team members in Bristol and Stevenage, and strong links to sites in Italy, Germany, and France.

What we're looking for from you:

• Understanding of simulation environments (e.g., Simulink) 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 complex problems, gathering necessary information to reach solutions
• Ability to visualise and analyse complex systems
• Practical knowledge of basic systems engineering principles and processes

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, with networks for gender equality, pride, neurodiversity, and more. We encourage applicants to discuss any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

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