Simulation Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company seeks a Simulation Project Lead to advance the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design. The role involves leading a team in delivering simulation components, utilizing agile methodologies, and collaborating across functions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in software/hardware solutions, proven leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

Annual pay and promotion reviews

Overtime paid at enhanced rate

Flexi-Leave up to 15 days

Pension scheme up to 14%

Subsidised site facilities

Free parking

Career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background delivering software/hardware for synthetic environments.
• Experience leading projects using agile methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience in technical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time software and hardware-based simulation components.
• Lead a multidisciplined team on project planning and execution.
• Collaborate across engineering functions for effective system representations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Risk management

Excellent communication

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Simulation Project Lead to join a department that is advancing the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design and development.

This role leads the delivery of simulation components using agile methodologies and reports to the senior engineering leadership team. You will guide a team of engineers working across demonstrators, system simulators, emulators, training simulators and experimentation tools to support systems exploration and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver real-time software and hardware-based simulation components that support the full weapon system lifecycle.
• Lead a multidisciplined team, balancing technical delivery, project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive agile-based project execution, ensuring requirements are met and risks are proactively managed.
• Support integration of synthetic environments with visualisation tools in line with military and IEEE standards.
• Collaborate across engineering functions to deliver effective system representations.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background delivering software and/or hardware solutions for synthetic environments.
• Experience leading projects using agile methodologies and managing full lifecycle delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide engineering teams.
• A proactive approach to managing risk and changing requirements in complex technical settings.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.