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Senior Simulation Engineer- C++

Quest Global Engineering Limited
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Quest Global is seeking a Simulator Engineer with a strong foundation in computing, engineering, and simulation, to join their Modelling & Simulation discipline in Bristol.
  • Candidates must have a degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths, or Physics, along with experience in C/C++ programming using Visual Studio.
  • The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience and offers a competitive salary, though specific figures are not disclosed in the job listing.
  • Responsibilities include software development, system integration, technical documentation, and mentoring team members, with a focus on creating technical solutions for customer needs.
  • Candidates must be UK citizens or EU citizens with valid work permits, and security clearance is required for the position.

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growing engineering services 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 that engineering has 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 really engineering is 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, engineering and 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 Engineerhis / 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 in Engineering, Maths or Physics.
  • Strong programming knowledge and experience inC/C++ usingVisual Studio
  • Project X domain knowledge, particularlycockpit Human Machine Interface(HMI).
  • Experience ofconfiguration control tools, 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

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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.

Qualifications

  • HND/HNC, degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng) in a relevant STEM-based subject or equivalent experience.
  • UK Citizen with SC clearance eligibility.

DISCLAIMER:Due to the nature of work candidates should be UK citizen/ EU Citizen/ Valid work permit holder. For further information contact us

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