Senior Systems Simulation & Analysis Engineer (Aerospace Electric Propulsion)

Location: Bicester, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global develops lightweight, high-power electric propulsion systems and bespoke battery systems for aerospace, defence, EVTOL, unmanned aerial vehicle, and general aviation applications.

What you will do

• Lead the development of electrical and mechanical plant models in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape as part of a Digital Twin approach.
• Optimise design parameters against flight cycles, dynamic performance, abnormal conditions, and other project requirements.
• Design model-validation methods, analyse test data, and statistically correlate simulation results.
• Support MIL and HIL software verification with simulation models and harnesses.
• Guide junior engineers, define best practices, maintain models and results through configuration management, and improve simulation, data-analysis, and automation processes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations, lead customer discussions, and coordinate development with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience solving complex technical problems with simulation modelling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Strong understanding of electric drivetrain components, including PMSMs, gearboxes, inverters, and batteries, with the ability to model them.
• Good understanding of control and optimisation theory, including PID controllers, data fitting, and optimisation algorithms.
• Experience with data analysis and correlation using MATLAB or Python scripts.
• Awareness of the engineering design process, preferably in an aerospace environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, ownership, and accountability skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting demands against tight deadlines, and adapt proactively within a growing business.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, integrity, openness, professionalism, and high-quality outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience with HIL environments such as dSPACE or Speedgoat.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position within a rapidly scaling aerospace electric propulsion business.
• Collaborative work with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to clean, low-noise air transportation and net-zero aerospace goals.