Simulation & Modelling Engineer - Cutting Edge Technology

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Professional development opportunities

Culture of trust and autonomy

Job summary

Newton Colmore Consulting is seeking an experienced Simulation & Modelling Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Cambridge. The position involves working on concept-driven projects with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on building mathematical models, and contributing to innovative technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics, electronics, or mathematics and experience with MATLAB and Simulink. The role offers a collaborative environment and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with model-based systems engineering is preferable.
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop, DSP, radar signal processing is a bonus.
• Experience within defence sector is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Building and refining mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Analysing system interactions and developing new technologies.
• Contributing to test environments and code reviews.

Skills

Mathematical modelling using MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Hands-on engineering

Physics fundamentals

Curiosity

Education

Background in physics, electronics, mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Simulation & Modelling Engineer – Cambridge – Cutting‑Edge Technology Projects

I'm supporting a growing engineering team in Cambridge who are looking to bring in an experienced Simulation & Modelling Engineer to work on a range of technically challenging, concept‑driven projects.

You'll be working closely with multidisciplinary teams made up of physicists, engineers, mathematicians and designers, contributing to early‑stage ideas, shaping system behaviour, and helping to turn concepts into functioning prototypes. The work is fast‑paced, varied, and ideal for someone who thrives on solving difficult problems with a mix of analytical thinking and hands‑on engineering.

The position centres around building and refining mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink, analysing system interactions, and supporting the development of new technologies. You'll draw on your background in physics, electronics, mathematics or a related discipline, and you'll bring industry experience that allows you to approach challenges with both rigour and creativity. Experience within defence is helpful but absolutely not essential – strong fundamentals and curiosity matter more.

You'll be involved in model‑based systems engineering, developing physics‑driven models, shaping system architectures, and contributing to test environments and code reviews. Any exposure to hardware‑in‑the‑loop, DSP, radar signal processing or embedded code generation would be a welcome bonus, but the team is open‑minded and supportive of people who want to broaden their skillset.

The organisation is continuing to scale, offering a genuinely collaborative environment with modern labs, a flat structure, and the freedom to contribute ideas from day one. You'll be surrounded by people who enjoy pushing boundaries, sharing knowledge, and working on technology that has real‑world impact. Strong benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture built around trust and autonomy are all part of the package.

Due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been looking for, apply now or risk missing out.

To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on [phone]. You can also submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to talk through next steps.