Simulation and Modelling Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking experienced engineers, physicists, and mathematicians to develop dynamic numerical models using MATLAB and Simulink. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in system modelling and will support the full development lifecycle. A competitive salary of up to £57,000 is offered, along with a hybrid working environment and comprehensive benefits including bonuses and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum total pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink or other system modelling languages.
• Understanding of coding standards and peer review processes.
• Experience with dynamic systems and numerical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate dynamic numerical models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Collaborate with external teams and partners for model integration.
• Ensure quality standards through model reviews and documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Version control tools

Tools

Git

C/C++ code generation

Job description

The Simulation and Modelling department are looking for experienced engineers/physicists/mathematicians, with proven experience in modelling dynamic complex systems and producing high standards of code, to join our dynamic engineering teams in Surface Launched Air Defence, and Future Systems.

Salary: Up to £57,000 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 Security Clearance (SC), 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:

In this role, we focus on the development, integration, and validation of dynamic numerical models, primarily using MATLAB and Simulink. We work with both the weapon effectors and the wider system components, in order to provide simulations of our products to our customers: from concepting to assessment and through life support. We engage with external teams and partners to integrate external models into our environments, as well as working closely with system designers, control engineers, and software developers to support the full development lifecycle.

Automation is a key part of our testing process, and we are hands‑on in putting continuous integration and verification processes in place, in conjunction with performing detailed model validation against experimental or field trial data. Ensuring quality standards are upheld is also important in our work, and all of our engineers participate in this through model reviews, contributing to documentation, and robust configuration management of models. As a technical leader in the team, this role extends to collaboration with cross‑functional teams as representative of the modelling team, and presenting technical solutions for system integration and performance assessment activities.

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven, hands‑on experience with MATLAB and Simulink, or other programming languages for system modelling and simulation.
• Knowledge of coding standards and peer review of coding changes.
• Strong understanding of dynamic systems and numerical modelling.
• Familiarity with model‑based design methodologies, the software development cycle, and systems engineering processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git, EWM).
• Hands‑on experience of automated C/C++ code generation from Simulink.
• Experience working with external partners.

Our company:

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, Disability 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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