Delkia is hiring a
Senior Simulation & Modelling Engineer in United Kingdom

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Simulation & Modelling Engineer (SSME) at Delkia, a fast-growing engineering and technical company based in Cumbria and Preston, Lancashire. The role is remote and contract-based with a competitive rate. The SSME will be responsible for simulation modelling for complex control systems and algorithm development.

Requirements

• Strong MATLAB and Simulink skills and use of Matlab code generation toolboxes for algorithm development and system design skills
• Sound underlying analytical and mathematical knowledge to be able to define the problem to conduct trade off studies, parameter sweeps and optimisation
• Generate robust reports using sound analytical methods to discuss the problem, the solution, trade-offs, and recommendations going forward
• Model-based design skills
• Practical working knowledge of automated code generation techniques, and design choices that affect code performance
• Use of continuous integration and continuous delivery systems to enable regular deployment of models to hardware
• Correctness of design
• Practical knowledge of test and verification methodologies including formal methods
• Use of simulation to capture scenarios to develop success criteria
• Experience in modelling and simulation
• A degree / master’s degree in systems engineering (or similar) would be preferable
• Chartered status through the IET preferable
• Outstanding communication skills with sound business related knowledge
• Ability to support colleagues at all levels effectively and professionally even when presented with extreme circumstances

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of Delkia, supporting and delivering simulation and modelling projects internally to Delkia and within client project teams
• Provide technical consultancy to clients and internal stakeholders
• Support and provide input into Delkia’s strategy for modelling investment and training
• Support ongoing projects as a SSME
• Act as one of the company subject matter experts for simulation development
• Work with other engineering capabilities; including research and development for both internal and external projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of Bitbucket, GIT and JIRA desirable
• Familiarity with classical control theory would be helpful but not necessary