Modelling and Simulation Engineer - Contractor

This is a contract role for a Senior/Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer within the Marine Business Unit at Stirling Dynamics. The contractor will develop models at vehicle and system level representing plant and control algorithms, using Mathworks tools like Simulink. Responsibilities include defining model requirements, building and testing models, peer review, and presenting results to customers. The role is based in Bristol with some remote work flexibility, initially for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• The contractor would work on producing models at vehicle and system level representing plant and control algorithms. The Mathworks toolset is used heavily including Simulink and associated toolboxes, and so a good understanding of the use of version control software (e.g. GIT) and task management toolsets is required.
• Developing task definition (together with the technical lead)
• Defining model and control algorithm requirements
• Build and test of models
• Peer review of models
• Preparation and presentation of results, models etc to customers
• Formal verification procedures
• Authoring model documentation

Requirements

• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a related discipline (preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
• Matlab/Simulink
• Hydro-actuated systems
• Electro-mechanical actuated systems
• Multi-body simulation
• Vehicle dynamics
• Systems engineering
• The candidate is expected to have industrial engineering experience, using modelling for the development and analysis of complex systems.
• Due to security restrictions on the projects, we can only consider UK nationals for this role.

Nice to have

• Application within the Marine sector
• Advanced control theory, such as Kalman filters, and state estimation
• Real time models
• Code generation
• C/C++
• Flexible, can-do approach
• Ability to deal with multiple conflicting requests
• Professional attitude
• Self-motivated to see tasks through to successful completion
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Benefits

• A competitive rate will be agreed based on the contractor's experience.