Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Location: Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Working pattern: Full-time

The Opportunity

We're working with an innovative and rapidly growing aerospace business developing cutting-edge crewed and uncrewed aircraft technologies.

They're looking for a Modelling & Simulation Engineer to join their Air Vehicle Design team, supporting the development of advanced aircraft systems and expanding their modelling and simulation capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of aircraft development, contributing to projects involving flight dynamics, aircraft performance and control systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing models and running simulations to analyse aircraft performance and flight dynamics.

• Supporting air vehicle design through flight dynamics modelling and control algorithm development.

• Building and implementing flight simulation and visualisation environments.

• Validating models using experimental, bench and flight-test data.

• Producing technical reports, specifications and test documentation.

• Working closely with software, design and test engineers to deliver modelling solutions.

• Helping develop reusable modelling tools and capabilities.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.

• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or a comparable modelling tool.

• Good understanding of UAV flight dynamics and flight control systems.

• Experience with configuration management in an engineering environment.

• Strong problem-solving, communication and technical documentation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with model validation.

• Knowledge of aerodynamics, including CFD or empirical techniques.

• Experience with CAD packages such as SolidWorks.

• Familiarity with flight simulation and visualisation tools.

• Knowledge of civil or military aerospace standards.

• Systems Engineering experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Private healthcare and dental insurance.

• Pension scheme and share incentive plan.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• A chance to work on exciting aerospace and uncrewed aircraft technologies within a growing engineering team.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain Security Clearance, including the required UK residency history. A full UK driving licence is also required.

Interested? Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.