Simulation and Modelling Engineers - Aero and Defence

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Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers – Permanent

Bristol Area – Attractive – Aerospace, Marine and Defence

Numerous Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. TheSimulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will be an engineer with the ability of working on technical projects while shaping the future of complex engineering work packages. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers role will suit an engineer looking to diversify or develop their experience and work within a team responsible for producing models at vehicle and systems level representing mathematical and control algorithms.

The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will use tool-sets including MATLAB, Simulink, Python and associated toolboxes, and a good understanding of the use of version control software (e.g. GIT) and task management tool-sets as part of collaborative working is required. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is expected to have some industrial engineering experience or knowledge of, using modelling for the development and analysis of complex systems. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will have the following responsibilities (depending on experience): Control Systems, System performance, Equipment and Systems Modelling and or Vehicle Dynamics.

Flexible working May be available with a hybrid working model for part of the week.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers you will be required to:

The successful candidates will work within the Simulation, Modelling and Control team developing models and running simulation analyses for a variety of reasons including (but not limited to):

In support of equipment and system design activities
Validation and derivation of system and equipment requirements
Development of system control and monitoring algorithms
Root cause analysis

Technical report writing is also an important part of the role, from Model Description Documents to Analysis Reports.
As you develop, so too will your responsibilities, from representing the company to the customers, to contributing to technical proposals and leading technical modelling packages of work up to technical signatory and beyond.
You will work with the technical leads and principle engineers, to learning our modelling best practices and processes, whilst also contributing your own ideas to improve our methods and efficiencies.
Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent), in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics, and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental modelling principles.
Candidates must have qualities such as Confidentiality. A Flexible, Can-Do Approach, A Professional Attitude, Be Self-Motivated with a Solid Team Working Ethos
** Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers,then contact: Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on (phone number removed) or

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

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