Model-Based Systems Engineering Engineer

Safran

Model-Based Systems Engineering Engineer developing and validating complex systems through modeling and simulation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for efficient design, testing, and optimization.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timePitstone • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

We are seeking a skilled Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer to support the development and validation of complex systems through digital modeling and simulation. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate model-based methodologies into the product development lifecycle, ensuring efficient design, testing, and optimization.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and validate system models using tools like MATLAB/Simulink.
- Perform simulations to analyze system performance and identify design improvements.
- Support model-in-the-loop (MIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into design and development workflows.
- Document modeling processes, simulation results, and technical recommendations.
- Contribute to the automation of verification and validation (V&V) processes.
- Participate in external funding opportunities and research initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Science).
- Experience with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow).
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Familiarity with control systems, embedded systems, and simulation environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR, Modelica, or SysML.
- Experience with C/C++ code generation from models.
- Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or industrial automation domains.
- Certification in INCOSE, DFSS, or related systems engineering standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Early finish on a Friday (midday)
- 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
- Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
- Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
- PEGI Share Scheme
- Career development within Safran Group
- Training & development are a focus
- Onsite canteen

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Hard Skills & Tools

Model-Based Systems EngineeringMATLABSimulinkStateflowC/C++ code generationcontrol systemsembedded systemssimulation environmentsverification and validationdesign optimization

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationteamwork

Certifications

INCOSEDFSS