Simulator Engineer

Simulator Engineer
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Take ownership of complex simulator equipment that sits at the centre of advanced defence testing. Build broad engineering expertise across multiple disciplines while developing your career in a highly specialised environment where no two challenges are quite the same.
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Essential requirements
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• British Citizen able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Practical engineering experience within mechanical, electrical, controls or electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Hands-on fault-finding and maintenance experience
• Comfortable working as part of a collaborative engineering team

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What is in it for you
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Up to -46,000 depending on experience plus an annual performance bonus of up to -2,500.
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What you will be doing
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• Maintain and support advanced hardware-in-the-loop simulation equipment used in defence environments
• Diagnose faults and return critical engineering systems to service following breakdowns
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications and obsolescence management activities
• Assist with installation, commissioning and acceptance of new engineering systems
• Improve equipment reliability, availability and maintainability through proactive engineering activities
• Work across hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, motion control and simulation technologies

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Your experience
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• Experience in one or more areas such as hydraulics, servo-hydraulic systems, control systems, motion control or electro-mechanical equipment
• Strong practical engineering and fault-finding capability
• Experience using workshop tools and test equipment
• Ability to investigate unfamiliar technical problems methodically
• HNC, HND, apprenticeship or degree in an engineering discipline
• Exposure to CAD tools would be beneficial but is not essential

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Benefits and balance
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Rewards extend beyond pay with:

• Annual company performance bonus of up to -2,500
• Combined pension contributions of up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities when available
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year

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Location: Stevenage
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Working pattern: Hybrid working with four days per week on site due to the nature of the work.
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Equal opportunities
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Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from a broad range of engineering backgrounds. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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Due to the nature of work at our client''s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who can obtain SC clearance.
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This is a permanent role.
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Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

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