Simulator Engineer

Take ownership of complex simulator equipment that sits at the centre of advanced defence testing. Build broad engineering expertise across multiple disciplines while developing your career in a highly specialised environment where no two challenges are quite the same.

Essential

requirements

British Citizen able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

Practical engineering experience within mechanical, electrical, controls or electro-mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

Hands-on fault-finding and maintenance experience

Comfortable working as part of a collaborative engineering team 

What is in it for you

Up to £46,000 depending on experience plus an annual performance bonus of up to £2,500.

What

you will be doing

Maintain and support advanced hardware-in-the-loop simulation equipment used in defence environments

Diagnose faults and return critical engineering systems to service following breakdowns

Support equipment upgrades, modifications and obsolescence management activities

Assist with installation, commissioning and acceptance of new engineering systems

Improve equipment reliability, availability and maintainability through proactive engineering activities

Work across hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, motion control and simulation technologies 

Your experience

Experience in one or more areas such as hydraulics, servo-hydraulic systems, control systems, motion control or electro-mechanical equipment

Strong practical engineering and fault-finding capability

Experience using workshop tools and test equipment

Ability to investigate unfamiliar technical problems methodically

HNC, HND, apprenticeship or degree in an engineering discipline

Exposure to CAD tools would be beneficial but is not essential 

Benefits and balance

Rewards extend beyond pay with:

Annual company performance bonus of up to £2,500

Combined pension contributions of up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities when available

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year 

Location: Stevenage

Working pattern: Hybrid working with four days per week on site due to the nature of the work.

Equal opportunities

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from a broad range of engineering backgrounds. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who can obtain SC clearance.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then