Up to £46,000 | Overtime | Bonus | Flexi-Leave | Pension – Up to 14% Contribution | Permanent | Stevenage - Hertfordshire Build, maintain and improve the technology behind advanced testing Want to work with sophisticated simulation, motion control and test equipment rather than sit behind a desk all day? This is a hands-on opportunity to join a specialist Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) engineering team, helping maintain and develop the equipment used to recreate real flight conditions in a controlled test environment. You will work with multi-axis motion simulators, antenna positioning systems, control equipment, hydraulics and specialist test hardware, solving problems, improving reliability and supporting new equipment installations and upgrades. It is a genuinely varied engineering role, bringing together mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, controls and simulation technologies. What you will be doing Fault-find and repair complex simulator and test equipment Carry out planned and corrective maintenance Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Support equipment upgrades, modifications and obsolescence projects Improve equipment reliability, availability and maintainability Support installation, commissioning and acceptance of new equipment Investigate unfamiliar problems and develop practical solutions Work closely with experienced engineers and technical specialists What we are looking for You do not need to be an expert in everything. We are looking for a practical, technically curious engineer with experience in one or more of: Hydraulics or servo-hydraulic systems Electro-mechanical systems Control, motion control or servo systems Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Some activities may involve working at height Experience with CAD, particularly CREO, would also be useful but is not essential. You could come from a Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Robotics or Aerospace background, with a degree, HNC/HND or engineering apprenticeship. Most importantly, you will be hands-on, willing to learn and comfortable working as part of a small multidisciplinary team. If you want a role where every day brings a different engineering challenge, this could be a great next move. The package Company bonus up to £2,500 | Overtime opportunities | Up to 15 additional days flexi-leave | Pension contribution up to 14% total | Flexible working arrangements | Enhanced parental leave | Subsidised meals and free parking | Healthcare Cash Plan Security Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be a British Citizen or dual national with British Citizenship and will be required to undergo UK security clearance checks to gain security clearance to a high level. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Simulator Engineer employer: Cirrus Selection
Cirrus Selection is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to lead impactful projects and grow within a supportive team culture. The company's commitment to excellence ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality solutions, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
