Simulation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Simulation Engineer to collaborate on a key Ministry of Defence project. The role involves developing simulation systems and translating user requirements into actionable tasks. The position offers hybrid working with travel to client sites, and a supportive culture focused on professional development.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice

Pension

Professional Development Allowance

Health Insurance

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

25 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing simulation systems.
• Understanding user requirements and translating them into development tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement simulation elements as part of a wider industry/MOD team.
• Translate user requirements into software development tasks.

Skills

Simulation Capabilities

Software Engineering Principles

C++

VR-Forces

Lua

Job description

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Full Time Hybrid Weekly (paid) travel to Farnborough

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure

What makes Nova Systems truly unique is our people; it's where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

What's in it for you?

• Salary Sacrifice
• Pension
• Up to matched £3000 Annual Professional Development (PD) Allowance
• £300 for Professional Subscriptions
• Development Leave - 5 days/yr
• 25 days Annual Leave / yr + bank holidays
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Vitality (UK) Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• An inclusive and supportive culture
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Client-related Travel and Accommodation paid
• Flexible working conditions
• Great discounts at leading retailers

The Role - Simulation Engineer (Internal job title - Systems Engineering Consultant)

You are responsible for working as part of an industry / Ministry of Defence (MOD) collaboration providing guidance and development on the simulation elements as part of a key MOD project. The work will include development of guidance on best approaches for implementation of simulation, software development, requirements development, managing of simulation components, and liaison with the wider team to implement simulation capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement simulation elements as part of a wider industry / MOD team
• Leverage knowledge of simulation systems (such as Computer Generated Forces - CGFs) for application within a system of systems approach
• Translate user requirements into software development tasks
• Scope and develop data pipelines between components
• Work as part of an industry team collaborating on development tasks

Key Capabilities

• Simulation Capabilities
• Software Engineering Principles
• Deep understanding of simulation systems
• Virtualisation of simulation systems
• Data Pipelines
• C++
• VR-Forces / Lua

What we are looking for

• Experience in implementing simulation systems
• Defense Modelling and Simulation
• Air / Maritime Domain Experience
• Development of simulation systems
• Understanding user requirements and translating them into development tasks
• Rapid Concepting / Prototyping
• Security - UK Citizenship only (due to the nature of the work, we cannot accept anyone with a dual passport)
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
• High level of ethics and integrity
• Flexible, positive, and committed team member who works to a very high standard
• Self-starter with a drive and intellectual curiosity to continuously improve and develop professionally

The Team / Office base

You'll report to the Capability Systems Programme Manager - James Wright and the Project Manager - Chris Rolfs. You can be based anywhere in the UK, but contractually your office will be in Bristol or Stokenchurch (High Wycombe), and you'll be required to come to the office a few times a month, PLUS travel to the current client's site in Farnborough weekly or bi-weekly to work on-site (Travel and Hotel to the client site are paid).

Interview Process might look like this;

• Preliminary screen call with TA Team
• 1st interview with the Hiring Manager (MS Teams video call)
• 2nd (Final) Interview in person with Hiring manager and Stakeholders and TA Partner where relevant.

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual. At Nova Systems International, we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognize the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business. We offer, and value, flexible working, and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team.

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