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Permanent

Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Matchtech
Bristol
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 22 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Ref: 225400830

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Simulation & Modelling Engineer to join a specialist team responsible for developing and maintaining advanced performance models that help shape, evaluate, and prove the effectiveness of complex systems!

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Working: The role requires engineers on site for 4-5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead!

Company Highlights:

  • Be part of an organisation that invests in its people and their long-term success:
  • Join a company who are a global leader in defence innovation, known not only for its technological excellence but also for its outstanding workplace culture.
  • A reputable business who, have a number of awards and recognitions, including Sunday times ''Best Places to Work 2024''. Recognised as a ''Most Loved Organisation''
  • A organisation passionate about it''s people with accreditations such as ''Investors in People ''We Invest in People'' (Gold) & Investors in People ''We Invest in Wellbeing'' (Platinum) - the highest level of accreditation.
  • Passionate advocates for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with 10+ employee networks.
  • Committed employer of veterans and service leavers, awarded as one of the Top 15 Great British Employers of Veterans in the Forces in Business Awards 2025 and Gold member of ''The 5% Club''. Armed Forces Covenant (Gold).

The department is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of advanced modelling and simulation capabilities across a range of key domains, including:

  • Performance modelling and analysis studies
  • Mathematical modelling of high-performance dynamic systems, including subsystem components and operating environments
  • Model verification, validation, and assurance activities

Our models support the full engineering lifecycle, from early feasibility assessments and concept exploration through to design development, trade-off analysis, ground and hardware testing, trials programmes, and post-trial performance evaluation.

As a Simulation & Modelling Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing performance models that support some of the companies most important programmes. This includes contributing to model design, implementation, testing, reviews, and technical documentation, while maintaining robust design records and ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards.

You will also be responsible for integrating and verifying model components supplied by external partners, conducting technical investigations, and resolving complex engineering challenges. Working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams, you will engage closely with model users to understand their requirements and ensure that modelling solutions are accurate, effective, and fit for purpose.

What We''re Looking For

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Experience with simulation and modelling environments such as MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, or C++.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues and develop effective solutions.
  • The ability to visualise, understand, and analyse complex systems and their interactions.
  • A practical understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

  • An understanding of configuration and change management processes and tools, such as Rational Team Concert, would be advantageous.

Even If you feel like you don''t meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

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