Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Overview

Modelling and Simulation Engineer role at Callen-Lenz. Vacancy Reference: CLA-366. Position: Full-time. Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Salary: £40,000- £50,000.

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our four key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our values include teamwork, commitment, initiative, creativity, agility, integrity and enjoyment.

Why Work for Us: Based in rural Wiltshire, near Salisbury, you will join our growing, friendly, multi-disciplined team working on diverse projects and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. We are expanding into the aerospace industry and seek individuals to grow with us.

Our benefits include a range of leave, pension, health and financial benefits as listed below.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret project requirements.
• Build models, simulate, and analyse aircraft performance and flight dynamics.
• Implement flight simulation and visualization test environments.
• Present modelling analysis and simulation results in meetings, conferences or technical publications.
• Maintain models to high standards.
• Gather modelling data through bench/flight testing activities.
• Write technical documentation (technical specifications, model descriptions, test plans and test reports).
• Support the team in establishing a library of reusable models/tools.
• Interface with software developers, design and testing activities to understand modelling needs and fidelity required.
• Ensure on-time delivery of technical solutions that meet business needs and manage partner satisfaction related to deliverables.
• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety in the workplace and report hazards or incidents as required.
• Participate in health and safety training as directed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively.
• Ability to listen, reflect and positively influence a situation.
• Demonstrable problem-solving ability with tight timescales.
• Proficient in Matlab/Simulink or a comparable modelling tool.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UAV flight dynamics physics and flight control systems.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Configuration management experience in an engineering environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with model validation activities.
• Aerodynamics knowledge (empirical techniques / CFD).
• Experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD.
• Experience with common flight simulation and visualization packages.
• Knowledge and application of civil/military aerospace standards.
• Systems engineering experience, preferably within an aerospace context.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
• A full valid UK driving license.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.
• Must be able to work onsite routinely, minimum 3 days per week.

Privacy and Equal Opportunities

Please read our privacy notice. Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By the start of employment you must have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that some roles require security and export control checks. Certain restrictions may apply based on nationality or place of birth. Additional vetting levels may be required in some cases.