Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer

TipTopJob; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Technical Project Lead for Modelling and Simulation to guide delivery on marine-focused projects. You will embed with customer teams, define sprint tasks, manage technical risks, and lead Scrum ceremonies within an Agile environment.

Applicants should have a degree in a related field, strong modelling and control experience, and a background in MATLAB/Simulink, with leadership or mentoring exposure. Hybrid role based in Bristol with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mathematics)
• Strong modelling, control, dynamics and simulation experience
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control systems and software delivery
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in a project setting
• Experience in Agile/Scrum with Jira/Confluence and Git-based workflows

Responsibilities

• Embed with customer teams to deliver engineering outcomes.
• Define sprint tasks and manage technical risks with Engineering Manager.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies for planning, review and retrospectives.
• Review and merge MATLAB/Simulink deliverables ensuring quality.
• Coordinate across project teams to reduce dependencies and align implementations.
• Support model-based design and real-time simulations or monitoring systems.

Skills

Modelling principles

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Jira/Confluence

Git workflows

Education

Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Defence and Aerospace

Competitive Salary, Plus Benefits and Hybrid Working

Security Clearance Essential

Step into a role that blends real:world impact with hands:on technical leadership. As a Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer, youll guide delivery across marine:focused projects in a fast:moving, collaborative environment. If making complex work feel structured and achievable is your thing, this Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer position is built for you.

As a Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer you will:

• Act as a Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer embedded with customer teams, supporting clear delivery of engineering outcomes.
• Define sprint tasks, manage technical risks, and keep engineering change requests moving smoothly alongside the Engineering Manager.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies for effective planning, review, and retrospectives to drive steady progress within an Agile workflow.
• Review and merge MATLAB and Simulink deliverables, ensuring quality standards are met and work is fit for purpose.
• Collaborate across project teams to align functional implementation and reduce dependency issues.
• Support model:based design and control:focused work that may include real:time simulations and monitoring systems.

The Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer will have:

• Degree:qualified, or equivalent, in a related discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely aligned field.
• Strong working knowledge of modelling principles for complex systems, with demonstrable practical experience in control, dynamics, and simulation.
• Experience developing control systems or software using MATLAB/Simulink, with confidence reviewing deliverables and managing engineering quality.
• A background that includes team leadership or mentoring, along with comfort coordinating tasking and delivery in a project setting.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework, using tools such as Jira and Confluence, and familiarity with Git:based version control workflows.

This Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer role supports the companys commitment to operational excellence and future:proof engineering by applying proven expertise in engineering, technology, and consulting. The focus on quality, collaborative delivery, and model:based design helps drive dependable outcomes for both commercial and defence environments, reinforcing a culture of integrity and transparency.

Location:

This Technical Project Lead : Modelling and Simulation Engineer role is predominantly based in Bristol, with occasional travel to client sites as required and the option of hybrid working.

Security Clearance

Due to security restrictions on the projects, we can only consider UK nationals for this role.

Interested?