Simulation and Modelling Engineer

mbda; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunity

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Simulation and Modelling Engineer to join our development teams. You will develop and validate high‑fidelity models using MATLAB and Simulink, and work with systems teams to integrate models into broader simulations.

You will tune models with real‑world data, identify flaws early, and grow under the mentorship of senior engineers to prepare for larger, more challenging projects and long‑term career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level understanding of dynamic systems and/or mathematical modelling.
• Experience with modelling languages or programs.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as EWM or Git, even if not previously used.
• Good communication skills and ability to discuss complex technical ideas with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate high‑fidelity models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Partner with systems teams and other departments to integrate complex simulations.
• Use real‑world data to tune and refine models to better match reality.
• Grow under the mentorship of senior engineers to tackle larger projects and advance your career.

Skills

Dynamic systems modelling

Version control (Git / EWM)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Salary : Up to £42,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4 - 5 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

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:

As a Simulation and Modelling Engineer, you will be a key part of MBDA's development process, helping to develop the models that are critical to ensuring our products perform perfectly from their initial development to field deployment. We work closely with other teams and partners to integrate their models into ours, and running them through numerous test suites to ensure they are suitable for use in further development.

You’ll be working alongside a team of well‑developed engineers, where you will:

• Develop and validate high‑fidelity models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Partner with systems teams and other departments to help bring complex simulations to life and ensure all flaws in a design are found well before they reach the real world.
• Use real‑life data to tune and refine models to better match the real world.
• Grow under the mentorship of senior engineers, to expand your technical capabilities to prepare you for larger, more challenging projects and long‑term career advancement.

What we're looking for:

We are ideally looking for a candidate with a curious mind and a strong foundation in engineering skills. You would be an ideal fit if:

• You have a degree‑level understanding of dynamic systems and/or mathematical modelling.
• You have had experience with modelling languages or programs before.
• You are familiar with the concepts of version control tools such as EWM or Git, even if you have not used them previously.
• You have good communication skills and are comfortable with discussing complex technical ideas to different stakeholders.

Desirable additional skills:

• Exposure to MATLAB or Simulink
• Familiarity with software lifecycles.
• Positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills
• Enthusiasm with working collaboratively with peers and more experienced engineers.

Our company

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