Simulation and Modelling Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working on fast-moving and challenging projects has arisen within the Simulation and Modelling Future Systems group

Job Title: Simulation and Modelling Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification (predominantly on-site)

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team

The Opportunity

Working primarily in Matlab and Simulink, the Simulation & Modelling department at MBDA are responsible for the development and integration of subsystems to form complex numerical models for missile and system performance assessment.

The work within the team is varied and, depending on project and experience, may involve:

• Developing component models
• Integrating models/components that are external to the team and/or company
• Developing a modelling framework/environment to be leveraged by many projects across the business
• You will perform technical analyses and investigations into a full range of issues and problems and prepare and develop solutions either individually or as part of a team.
• You will be expected to engage with the model users, understand and respond to their needs and ensure that the model is fit for its intended use.
• Participating in peer review of work across the team
• On the job training will be provided.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we are currently unable to guarantee remote working opportunities. Compliance and adherence to process is an essential part of our work, therefore you should be willing to work in a controlled modelling environment.

A number of positions are currently available at a range of levels depending on experience.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential

• Programming experience or an eagerness to learn
• Forward thinking, planning, and critical thinking
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Curious and adaptable

Desirable

• Experience of programming in MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience with configuration control
• Experience of working within a system-of-systems framework
• Experience of working with external model suppliers
• An understanding of modelling and software development processes

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
• Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.  MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…