UAV Simulation & Autonomy Engineer

Jobtailor; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced UAV simulation engineer to develop and maintain models of vehicle dynamics, sensors and environment. You will build simulation environments for GNC algorithms and AI/ML-based image processing using MATLAB/Simulink, Unreal Engine or equivalents.

You will create mission scenarios, run Monte Carlo simulations, and analyze results to improve model accuracy. Collaborate across GNC, AI/ML, Systems and Flight Test teams on UAV development and verification.

Qualifications

• Experience developing dynamic system simulations, ideally for UAVs, aerospace, robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python.
• Understanding of flight dynamics, control systems and numerical modelling.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity analysis or performance modelling.
• Experience with SIL/HIL testing or flight software/autopilot integration preferred.
• Experience analysing or correlating models against flight-test data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain UAV simulation models covering vehicle dynamics, sensors and environmental effects
• Develop simulation environments for GNC algorithms and AI/ML-based image processing using MATLAB/Simulink, Unreal Engine or equivalent
• Create mission scenarios and synthetic sensor inputs for algorithm development and testing
• Develop and run Monte Carlo simulations across operating conditions, uncertainties and system parameters
• Analyse simulation results to identify performance limitations, sensitivities and design improvements
• Support Software-in-the-Loop and system integration testing
• Correlate simulation results with ground and flight-test data to improve model accuracy
• Collaborate with GNC, AI/ML, Systems and Flight Test engineers on UAV development and verification

Skills

UAV Simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Flight Dynamics

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

AirSim

Gazebo

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced UAV simulation engineer to develop and maintain models of vehicle dynamics, sensors and environment. You will build simulation environments for GNC algorithms and AI/ML-based image processing using MATLAB/Simulink, Unreal Engine or equivalents.

You will create mission scenarios, run Monte Carlo simulations, and analyze results to improve model accuracy. Collaborate across GNC, AI/ML, Systems and Flight Test teams on UAV development and verification.