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The role is a Senior Simulation Engineer within Advanced Engineering, specifically in the Virtual Engineering sub-team. The sub-team has a focus on the use and development of virtual engineering methods for proof of concept/prototype work within Advanced Engineering, as well as supporting the activities of teams elsewhere in product development. A key component of this work revolves around 1D simulation and driver-in-loop simulators, both dynamic and static.

This role is biased towards modelling (of both vehicles and surrounding environments), simulation and data management. The other Senior Engineer in the sub-team is biased towards the operation, maintenance, and development of the driver-in-loop simulators. However, the sub-team will operate in an agile manner, with significant overlap between areas of responsibility and hence opportunities to develop new skills.

As part of a small team, responsible for the development of virtual engineering tools and frameworks:

• Develop and use both high and low fidelity models/simulation tools, for both system level and whole vehicle applications.
• Perform virtual proof of concept work and support virtual engineering activities across the wider business.
• Design and maintain cross-department modelling frameworks, ensuring alignment with simulation tools (including simulators).

Additional responsibilities within the same team, which is also responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of driver-in-loop simulators:

• Manage and develop simulator peripheral systems, e.g. audio and visual systems, cockpit environments, data logging and data storage.
• Work with other engineering teams to prepare and perform experiments and tests in the simulator, including model development and system integration.
• Design and develop cueing and other driver feedback systems.

The role also involves supporting collaborative activities in the wider advanced engineering team.

• High quality degree in a relevant subject (Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science).
• In depth first principles understanding across multiple engineering fields.
• Strong experience in system modelling, with a high level of competence in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C & C++.
• Experience in simulation, ideally automotive simulation, at both high and low fidelity levels, including real-time applications.
• Experience in data analysis, capable of performing detailed investigations as well as large scale processing.

• Creative and curious – keen to generate ideas, innovate, and push boundaries.
• Enthusiastic about learning new skills, unafraid to ask questions.
• Rigorous and pragmatic approach, employing a strong understanding of relevant first principles.
• Prepared to kill an idea/project when necessary, employing a fail-fast approach with key questions/risks addressed as early as possible.
• Good interpersonal skills, and able to work cross-functionally with clear communication.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Proactive and fast-moving, to prevent/solve problems quickly.
• Flexible approach, able to work across multiple concurrent projects.