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Fixed Term Contract 12 mths Full Time Bristol / High Wycombe
Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.
Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure.
What makes Nova Systems truly unique is our people; it's where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.
The Role - Simulation Engineer
You are responsible for working as part of an industry / Ministry of Defence (MOD) collaboration providing guidance and development on the simulation elements as part of a key MOD project. The work will include development of guidance on best approaches for implementation of simulation, software development, requirements development, managing of simulation components, and liaison with the wider team to implement simulation capabilities.
Key Accountabilities
* Implement simulation elements as part of a wider industry / MOD team
* Leverage knowledge of simulation systems (such as Charging Data Records CGFs) for application within a system of systems approach
* Translate user requirements into software development tasks
* Scope and develop data pipelines between components
* Work as part of an industry team collaborating on development tasks
Key Capabilities
* Software Engineering Principles
* Deep understanding of simulation systems
* Virtualisation of simulation systems
* C++
* VR-Forces / Lua
What we are looking for
* Experience of implementation of simulation systems
* Defence Modelling and Simulation
* Air / Maritime Domain Experience
* Development of simulation systems
* Understanding user requirements and translating to development tasks
* Rapid Concepting / Prototyping
* Security - UK Citizenship only (due to the nature of the work we cannot accept anyone with a dual passport)
* Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
* High level of ethics and integrity
* Flexible, positive, and committed team member who works to a very high standard.
* Self-starter with a drive and intellectual curiosity to continuously improve and develop professionally
The Team / Office base
You’ll report to the Capability Systems Programme Manager – James Wright. You can be based at our Bristol or Stokenchurch (High Wycombe) office but will be required to travel to the client site to work from there on-site. It’s a hybrid role with approx. 2 days working from home.
This is a Fixed Term Contract role for 12 months and is subject to us winning a contract with the Ministry of Defence, which will increase the number of consultants working on this key assignment for Nova Systems. While we cannot guarantee a permanent role at the end of the project, it is very common for us to extend contracts further and/or offer permanent roles, and we are expecting strong business growth in this area for 25/26 and beyond.
Internal Job Title - Systems Engineering Consultant
What’s in it for you?
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Up to matched
* Development Leave - 5 days/yr
* 25 days Annual Leave / yr + bank holidays
* Enhanced Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* An inclusive and supportive culture
* Reward & Recognition Programme
* Free Parking
* Flexible working conditions
* Great discounts at leading retailers
* NB Benefits pro rata’d for FTC and Part time contracts
Interview Process might look like this:
* Preliminary screen call with TA Team
* 1st interview with the Hiring Manager (MS Teams video call)
* 2nd (Final) Interview in person with Hiring manager and Stakeholders and TA Partner where relevant.
We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual. At Nova Systems International, we are proud supporters of the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business. We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team.
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