Software Engineer (Modelling and Simulation)

Software Engineer 

 Fixed Term Contract 12 mths Full Time  Bristol / High Wycombe

Hybrid / Flexible working Immediate start - April onwards

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure.

What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people, its where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

The Role– Software Engineer (Modelling and Simulation)

As the Modelling & Simulation Software Engineer, you are responsible for delivering software development work on a key MOD project for Nova Systems. The work will include development of software code, use of simulation tools and supporting the integration of modelling capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

Development of software code Conduct unit and system testing of developed code Produce simulation models based on provided data Integrate modelling capabilities as part of a simulation federation Extract data from simulation systems Work as part of an industry team collaborating on development tasks

Key Capabilities

C++ Python Software Engineering Principles VR-Forces / Lua / RTDynamics DIS / HLA / Networking protocols Data Pipelines

Required Experience and Skills 

Defence Modelling and Simulation  Air / Maritime Domain  Implementation of simulation systems  Development of simulation systems Rapid Concepting / Prototyping Software integration and federation Understanding user requirements and translating to development tasks UK Citizenship only (due to nature of the work we cannot accept anyone with a dual passport) Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)  UK Drivers Licence High level of ethics and integrity Flexible, positive and committed team member who works to a very high standard. Self-starter with a drive and intellectual curiosity to continuously improve and develop professionally

The Team / Office base 

You’ll report to the Capability Systems Programme Manager – James Wright, you can be based at our Bristol or Stokenchurch (High Wycombe) office but will be required to travel to the client site to work from there. It’s a hybrid role with approx. 2 days working from home. 

This is a Fixed Term Contract role for 12 months and is subject to us winning a contract with the Ministry of Defence, which will increase the number of consultants working on this key assignment for Nova Systems. Whilst we cannot guarantee a permanent role at the end of the project, it is very common for us to extend contracts further and/or offer permanent roles, and we are expecting strong business growth in this area for 25/26 and beyond. 

What’s in it for you?

Salary Sacrifice Pension Up to matched 

£3000 Annual Professional Development (PD) Allowance

Development Leave - 5 days/yr

 25 days Annual Leave / yr + bank holidays

  Enhanced Parental Leave

(UK) Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program 

An inclusive and supportive culture

Reward & Recognition Programme

Free Parking 

Flexible working conditions

 Great discounts at leading retailers

Interview Process 

Preliminary screen call with TA Team 1st interview with the Hiring Manager (MS Teams video call)  2nd (Final) Interview in person with Hiring manager and Stakeholders and TA Partner where relevant.

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual.

At Nova Systems International we are proud supporters of the We recognize the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business. 

We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team.