Simulation Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the simulation sector is seeking a Simulator Engineer to join their Modelling & Simulation team. The role involves software development for cockpit simulations, technical management, and adherence to engineering practices. Candidates should possess strong C/C++ programming skills and a relevant degree, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in cockpit design and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must have strong programming knowledge and experience in C/C++ using Visual Studio.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics is essential.
• Security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for the Project X Active Cockpit simulator.
• Manage technical risks and design technical solutions.
• Line management and mentoring of team members.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Problem Solving

Initiative

Technical Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Maths or Physics

HND/HNC, BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng in STEM

Tools

Visual Studio

Mercurial

Jira

Linux

Job description

Candidate will be joining the Modelling & Simulation (M&S) discipline within customer team, which as a whole supports development on the platforms across the entire product lifecycle – from concept analysis through to Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Training. As a Simulator Engineer the candidates will be part of Simulation department within the T&E Evaluation organisation, working closely with the Project X to explore future cockpit and avionics designs on project X.
The team you will be joining develops the Project Cockpit simulator and its supporting utilities - prototyping new avionic and cockpit designs in conjunction with engineers from the Project X. The role will provide opportunities ranging from advanced software development, through to trial preparation, execution and analysis. Some team members specialise, whilst others enjoy the variety and broad experience on offer within the Simulation department.

Job Responsibilities:
As a Simulator Engineer his / her Core Duties and Responsibilities:
• Development of software used to run the Project X Active Cockpit simulator.
• Ownership of requirements, design and implementation, system integration and test, within schedule and estimates.
• Adherence to systems engineering practices
• Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
• Production of appropriate technical documentation
• Design of technical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software
• Planning and Estimating development activities
• Management of technical risk
• Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues
• Technical Management of tasks.
• Line Management & Mentoring of team members
• Development/Refinement of development processes.
• Developing System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements
• Developing new work opportunities for the department and wider Test & Evaluation

Essential skills/qualifications:
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics.
• Strong programming knowledge and experience in C/C++ using Visual Studio
• Project X domain knowledge, particularly cockpit Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Experience of configuration control tools, particularly Mercurial.
• Ability to use your own initiative and act independently as required – requirements and tasks are often fluid in nature and it is essential that you are comfortable and able to thrive in this type of environment.
• Pro-active with the ability to think creatively.
• Security Clearance Required

Desirable skills/qualifications
• Experience in Task Leading duties, including QMS documentation.
• Mentoring.
• Knowledge and experience of Linux.
• Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge.
• Use of Jira to manage software tasks.
• Knowledge of Simulation Interoperability (HLA/DIS/Link16) and associated standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest.

Qualifications
• HND/HNC, degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng) in a relevant STEM-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Any Nationality and it is mandatory to clear the background checks – BPSS.