Systems Engineer

Carbon 60, Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60, Inc. in Bristol Filton onsite is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role pays £85 per hour (£630 per day) Inside IR35, with extension likely.

You will develop and maintain performance models using MATLAB and Simulink, perform system-level modelling and analysis, and support design reviews with evidence-based recommendations, while collaborating with systems, software and hardware teams to produce technical reports presenting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience developing models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Background in systems engineering, modelling, simulation or performance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain performance models using MATLAB and Simulink
• Conduct system-level modelling, simulation and analysis activities
• Analyse system behaviour and performance against customer requirements
• Support design reviews and provide evidence-based recommendations
• Work closely with systems, software and hardware engineering teams
• Produce technical reports and present findings to stakeholders
• Support verification, validation and acceptance activities
• Contribute to the development of modelling techniques and engineering best practice

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Systems engineering

Modelling

Analysis

Job description

Systems Engineer

Bristol Filton Onsite

£85 per hour (£630 per day) Inside IR35

12 Month Contract (Extension Likely)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Performance Modelling Engineer to join a major UK engineering and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, mission‑critical systems where modelling and simulation play a key role in shaping future capabilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for developing, analysing and enhancing system performance models, supporting technical decision‑making across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain performance models using MATLAB and Simulink
• Conduct system-level modelling, simulation and analysis activities
• Analyse system behaviour and performance against customer requirements
• Support design reviews and provide evidence‑based recommendations
• Work closely with systems, software and hardware engineering teams
• Produce technical reports and present findings to stakeholders
• Support verification, validation and acceptance activities
• Contribute to the development of modelling techniques and engineering best practice

Essential Experience

• Experience developing models using MATLAB and Simulink
• Background in systems engineering, modelling, simulation or performance analysis
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work within a highly regulated engineering environment

If you don't tick every box, we would still like to hear from you. Candidates with experience in MATLAB, Simulink, systems modelling, simulation, defence engineering, controls, algorithms or related engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.