Job Title: Modelling & Simulation Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Permanent
We are excited to be supporting a growing aerospace and defence engineering organisation as they expand their Modelling & Simulation capability.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and validate models of aircraft, sensors, subsystems, and environmental interactions using MATLAB/Simulink
* Define and verify requirements in collaboration with design engineers
* Build simulation frameworks and integrate complex models for analysis and testing
* Validate model outputs against test and flight data
* Support system-level simulation activities including trade studies, optimisation, and performance assessment
* Generate technical documentation such as validation reports, user manuals, and test plans
* Contribute to MIL/SIL/HIL/PIL testing environments through auto-generated C/C++ code
* Ensure model designs align with quality and safety standards
Your Background
* Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline
* Experience modelling multi-physics dynamical systems (mechanical, electrical, aerodynamic, hydraulic)
* Strong understanding of control theory, estimation techniques, and flight dynamics
* Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
* Knowledge of requirements management, verification, and validation
* Comfortable preparing technical documentation
Preferred Experience
* MSc/PhD in a relevant discipline
* Exposure to unmanned or autonomous aerial systems
* Familiarity with Stateflow, Simscape, Modelica, Simulink Coder, MATLAB Coder
* Knowledge of aerospace blocksets, control toolboxes, and multibody simulation
* Awareness of industry standards such as DO-178C, DO-331, ED-215, ED-218
* Experience with source control (e.g. Git) and simulation tools (SIMDIS, HLA, DIS)
* Programming knowledge (C/C++, Python, or similar)
* Background in military avionics, sensor systems, or high-integrity environments
Eligibility & Security
* Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level as a minimum)
Benefits
* Hybrid working options
* 34 days annual leave (including public holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Life insurance (typically 5× salary)
* Income protection and private medical cover
* Dental plan and health cash scheme
* Employee assistance programme