Senior Modelling & Simulation Engineer – Contract – Hybrid (Bristol)

We’re looking for an experienced Modelling & Simulation Engineer to support the development and analysis of complex systems across defence and marine engineering programmes.
This is a senior-level contract role focused on developing vehicle and system-level models, control algorithms, and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink. You’ll work across model development, verification, systems analysis, and customer delivery, supporting technically complex programmes from requirements through to validated models.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong MATLAB / Simulink experience
• Industrial experience modelling and analysing complex engineering systems
• Experience developing vehicle and system-level dynamic models
• Strong understanding of control systems and system performance
• Experience with hydro-actuated and/or electro-mechanical actuation systems
• Multi-body simulation or vehicle dynamics experience
• Systems engineering knowledge
• Experience with model verification, documentation, and peer review

Desirable:

• Advanced control theory, Kalman filtering, or state estimation
• Real-time modelling and simulation
• Model-based code generation
• C/C++ development
• Flight controls, vehicle control, or motor control experience
• Marine or defence programme experience
• Exposure to model-based development standards such as DO-331

Additional Information

• Initial 6-month contract
• Strong potential for extension
• Competitive contract rate
• Hybrid working (Bristol)
• Senior / Principal-level contractors considered
• UK nationality required due to programme security requirements