Outside IR35 Contract | Modelling & Simulation Technical Lead
Location: Reading - 1-3 days on site per week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Until the end of March 2027
We have a contract opportunity for a Modelling & Simulation Technical Lead to support an Aerospace & Defence programme. You'll lead the design, development and integration of simulation capabilities and synthetic environments used for testing, experimentation and training.
The role
- Lead technical delivery from requirements and design through development, integration, testing and acceptance.
- Define simulation architectures and connect models, simulation systems and synthetic environments.
- Ensure systems exchange data effectively through suitable interfaces, protocols and standards.
- Support Test & Evaluation activities and apply Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) principles.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, working closely with engineering, architecture and programme teams.
What we’re looking for
- Significant experience delivering modelling and simulation or synthetic capabilities within Defence or similarly complex environments.
- Strong knowledge of simulation architecture, federation and interoperability.
- Practical experience developing, integrating, configuring and validating models and simulations.
- Understanding of Test & Evaluation and VV&A.
- Knowledge of how simulation integrates with Systems Engineering, MBSE, Digital Engineering and digital twins.
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Security clearance
Existing SC clearance is preferred. Candidates who can obtain SC will also be considered, although full programme duties are dependent on clearance being confirmed.
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