Simulation Engineer (C++)

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growingengineeringservices firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe thatengineeringhas the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are reallyengineeringis a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Requirement:

Candidates should currently be working as a software developer, with a firm foundation in computing,engineeringand simulation.

Candidate will be joining the Modelling & Simulation (M&S) discipline within customer team, which as a whole supports development on the platforms across the entireproduct lifecyclefrom concept analysis through to Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Training. As a Simulator Engineer the candidates will be part of Simulation department within the T&E Evaluation organisation.

The team you will be joining develops Active Cockpit simulator and its supporting utilities - prototyping new avionic and cockpit designs in conjunction with engineers . The role will provide opportunities ranging from advanced software development, through to trial preparation, execution and analysis. Some team members specialise, whilst others enjoy the variety and broad experience on offer within the Simulation department.

The role will is onsite with a minimum of 4 days a week (Bristol).

Job Responsibilities:

As a Simulator Engineer his / her Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of software
• Ownership of requirements, design and implementation,system integrationand test, within schedule and estimates.
• Adherence tosystems engineeringpractices
• Reporting on progress andproviding feedbackto team members and leadership
• Production of appropriatetechnical documentation
• Design oftechnical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software
• Planning and Estimatingdevelopment activities
• Management oftechnicalrisk
• Working with customers to support delivered systems andresolve issues
• Technical Managementof tasks.
• Line Management& Mentoring of team members
• Development/Refinement of development processes.
• Developing System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements
• Developing new work opportunities for the department and wider Test & Evaluation

Essential skills/qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent inEngineering, Maths or Physics.
• Strong programming knowledge and experience inC/C++ usingVisual Studio
• Project X domain knowledge, particularlycockpit Human Machine Interface(HMI).
• Experience ofconfigurationcontroltools, particularlyMercurial.
• Ability to use your own initiative and act independently as required € requirements and tasks are often fluid in nature and it is essential that you are comfortable and able to thrive in this type of environment.
• Pro-active with the ability tothink creatively.
• Security Clearance Required

Desirable skills/qualifications

• Experience in Task Leading duties, including QMS documentation.
• Mentoring.
• Knowledge and experience ofLinux.
• Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge.
• Use ofJirato manage software tasks.
• Knowledge ofSimulation Interoperability(HLA/DIS/Link16) and associated standards.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills.
• Confidence in presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest.