Senior Control, Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Working with our Bristol-based software team you will be developing Control Algorithms for UAS platforms and oversee multi-disciplinary modelling and simulation activities. This may include aircraft performance analyses, air vehicle design support, control algorithms tuning and model validation through analysis of experimental flight test data. The team is made up of bright engineers that are passionate about aerospace. We are looking for a control, modelling and simulation engineer that can split their time effectively between mentoring junior engineers and delivering to projects. Role Responsibilities

• Understanding project requirements.
• Debugging, simulating, and analysing of aircraft performance and flight dynamics models.
• Implementing flight simulation and visualisation test environments.
• Demonstrating and presenting modelling work and simulation results, in meetings, conferences or through technical publications.
• Writing technical documentations (requirements analysis, technical specifications, model descriptions, test plans and test reports).
• Support team effort to establish HIL/SIL simulation results and develop framework to compare results to flight test results.
• Interface with software developers, design and testing activities to understand simulation needs and functional/fidelity requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery of technical solutions that meet business needs and manage business partner satisfaction relative to deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as required
  
  Essential
• Strong experience in aerospace, automotive or other industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of UAVs and common flight control systems
• Experience with common flight simulation and visualisation packages
Desirable
• Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
• CFD
• CAD
• Python, C/C++
• HIL/SIL, Simulators, DO-331, DO-178C
Personal Attributes
• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Team player who is capable of working autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  
  At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.
  
  Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment
Why Work for Us Based at our Bristol office in the heart of the city and a 10 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry. Our benefits include:
• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme via Tusker
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities