Modelling and Simulation Engineer
ALTEN
Full-time
On-site
Derby England United Kingdom
Company Description
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
Title: Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Location: Derby (Hybrid)
Seniority: Mid Level (5–9 years of experience)
Be part of a cutting-edge energy programme shaping the future of nuclear technology in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to develop and validate high-fidelity models for complex physical systems and support the design of advanced control strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop dynamic system models for mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid systems.
Design, implement, and optimise control algorithms (PID, state-space, advanced strategies).
Run simulations to assess performance under a range of operating scenarios, disturbances, and fault conditions.
Define and support the integration of instrumentation and sensor systems for validation.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across energy systems, controls, and nuclear engineering.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project delivery standards.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Proven experience in MATLAB and Simulink modelling.
Strong background in control theory and system simulation.
Experience in systems engineering or other high-integrity domains.
Ability to translate simulation results into practical engineering recommendations.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance (Minimum 5 Years in the UK).
Desirable Skills:
Experience with model validation and instrumentation.
Familiarity with safety-critical environments.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
A competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
Title: Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Location: Derby (Hybrid)
Seniority: Mid Level (5–9 years of experience)
Be part of a cutting-edge energy programme shaping the future of nuclear technology in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to develop and validate high-fidelity models for complex physical systems and support the design of advanced control strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop dynamic system models for mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid systems.
Design, implement, and optimise control algorithms (PID, state-space, advanced strategies).
Run simulations to assess performance under a range of operating scenarios, disturbances, and fault conditions.
Define and support the integration of instrumentation and sensor systems for validation.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across energy systems, controls, and nuclear engineering.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project delivery standards.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Proven experience in MATLAB and Simulink modelling.
Strong background in control theory and system simulation.
Experience in systems engineering or other high-integrity domains.
Ability to translate simulation results into practical engineering recommendations.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance (Minimum 5 Years in the UK).
Desirable Skills:
Experience with model validation and instrumentation.
Familiarity with safety-critical environments.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
A competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)