Principal Systems Engineer Modelling & Simulation Motorsport & High-Performance VehiclesWe are working with a leading engineering organisation at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance vehicle technology to appoint a Principal Systems Engineer Modelling & Simulation. This role sits at the highest level of technical contribution (equivalent to Staff Engineer level globally) and offers the opportunity to define modelling strategy, lead complex system development, and directly influence next-generation electrohydraulic technologies. The OpportunityThis is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on model-based design, simulation capability, and system performance. Youll work across the full lifecyclefrom concept development and requirements definition through to integration, validation, and customer delivery. You will play a key role in both new product development and strategic growth initiatives, acting as a technical authority internally and with customers. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and deployment of advanced modelling and simulation tools, supporting system design, customer prototyping, and strategic growth initiativesOwn and evolve simulation capability, maintaining, updating, and validating modelling tools to ensure accuracy and scalabilityConduct detailed performance analysis using MATLAB/Simulink, driving engineering decisions through model-based insightsDevelop simulation and sizing tools to support system architecture and component selectionAct as a technical lead in customer engagements, leveraging model-based design to define and deliver engineering solutionsTranslate customer requirements into robust engineering specifications through:Functional analysisTrade studiesRequirements allocation and interface definitionLead system and subsystem integration and testing, including anomaly investigation and root cause analysisDefine and drive Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies across product and system developmentConduct failure analysis, implementing effective corrective actions to improve reliability and performanceWhat Were Looking ForStrong expertise in hydraulic systems and classical control theoryAdvanced capability in MATLAB/Simulink, including performance modelling and analysisProven experience developing simulation and/or sizing toolsDemonstrated ability to build and deploy model-based engineering environmentsExperience leading system integration, V&V, and customer-facing technical activitiesBackground & ExperienceDegree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (Masters preferred)10+ years experience in a progressive engineering environmentProven experience in technical leadership and cross-functional engineering deliveryWorking knowledge of CFD, FEA, or magnetic analysis is advantageousFamiliarity with servovalve design is beneficialWhy This Role?Influence cutting-edge motorsport and high-performance vehicle technologiesOwn and shape modelling and simulation strategyWork at a level of true technical authority without moving into managementCombine deep technical work with customer impact and innovationJBRP1_UKTJ