Principal Systems Engineer Modelling & Simulation

Principal Systems Engineer Modelling & Simulation Motorsport & High-Performance Vehicles

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We are working with a leading engineering organisation at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance vehicle technology to appoint a Principal Systems Engineer Modelling & Simulation.

This role sits at the highest level of technical contribution (equivalent to Staff Engineer level globally) and offers the opportunity to define modelling strategy, lead complex system development, and directly influence next-generation electrohydraulic technologies.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on model-based design, simulation capability, and system performance. Youll work across the full lifecyclefrom concept development and requirements definition through to integration, validation, and customer delivery.

You will play a key role in both new product development and strategic growth initiatives, acting as a technical authority internally and with customers.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development and deployment of advanced modelling and simulation tools, supporting system design, customer prototyping, and strategic growth initiatives

Own and evolve simulation capability, maintaining, updating, and validating modelling tools to ensure accuracy and scalability

Conduct detailed performance analysis using MATLAB/Simulink, driving engineering decisions through model-based insights

Develop simulation and sizing tools to support system architecture and component selection

Act as a technical lead in customer engagements, leveraging model-based design to define and deliver engineering solutions

Translate customer requirements into robust engineering specifications through:

Functional analysis

Trade studies

Requirements allocation and interface definition

Lead system and subsystem integration and testing, including anomaly investigation and root cause analysis

Define and drive Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies across product and system development

Conduct failure analysis, implementing effective corrective actions to improve reliability and performance
What Were Looking For Strong expertise in hydraulic systems and classical control theory

Advanced capability in MATLAB/Simulink, including performance modelling and analysis

Proven experience developing simulation and/or sizing tools

Demonstrated ability to build and deploy xwzovoh model-based engineering environments

Experience leading system integration, V&V, and customer-facing technical activities
Background & Experience Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (Masters preferred)

10+ years experience in a progressive engineering environment

Proven experience in technical leadership and cross-functional engineering delivery

Working knowledge of CFD, FEA, or magnetic analysis is advantageous

Familiarity with servovalve design is beneficial
Why This Role? Influence cutting-edge motorsport and high-performance vehicle technologies

Own and shape modelling and simulation strategy

Work at a level of true technical authority without moving into management

Combine deep technical work with customer impact and innovation