Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Bristol Filton Onsite - £85 per hour (£630 per day) Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract (Extension Likely) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Performance Modelling Engineer to join a…

Inside IR35 IT
Pay rate £82 – £88/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 12 October 2026

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Systems Engineer

- Bristol Filton Onsite
- £85 per hour (£630 per day) Inside IR35
- 12 Month Contract (Extension Likely)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Performance Modelling Engineer to join a major UK engineering and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems where modelling and simulation play a key role in shaping future capabilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for developing, analysing and enhancing system performance models, supporting technical decision-making across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain performance models using MATLAB and Simulink
Conduct system-level modelling, simulation and analysis activities
Analyse system behaviour and performance against customer requirements
Support design reviews and provide evidence-based recommendations
Work closely with systems, software and hardware engineering teams
Produce technical reports and present findings to stakeholders
Support verification, validation and acceptance activities
Contribute to the development of modelling techniques and engineering best practice

Essential Experience

Experience developing models using MATLAB and Simulink
Background in systems engineering, modelling, simulation or performance analysis
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work within a highly regulated engineering environment
If you don't tick every box, we would still like to hear from you. Candidates with experience in MATLAB, Simulink, systems modelling, simulation, defence engineering, controls, algorithms or related engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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