DBD International is seeking an experienced and motivated Simulation and Modelling Engineer to join our Mission Optimisation capability. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex engineering programmes within the nuclear sector, working on high-profile projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Build environments.
You will be using modelling, simulation and analytical techniques, working closely with clients to help them understand, improve and optimise complex systems. Throughout you will be applying engineering, mathematical or physics-based approaches.
What you will be doing:
Develop and apply simulation and modelling approaches to analyse complex engineering systems.
Use simulation techniques to test different scenarios.
Use modelling, simulation and analytical tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, Anylogic, Simul8, or similar platforms.
Support engineering decisions through data and analysis to provide technical insight and recommendation.
Work with engineers, clients, Stakeholders and technical teams.
Prepare technical reports and presentations and documentation communicating modelling methodologies, assumptions, and outcomes.
Support innovation and digital engineering projects within highly regulated environments.
Formal qualifications or training:
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computational Science, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in simulation, modelling, systems analysis or computational engineering within an industrial, scientific or consultancy environment.
Programming or scripting experience (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Java, C++, or similar) is beneficial.
Experience working in regulated or technically complex industries such as nuclear, energy, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, or defence is desirable.
Make a Difference with DBD:
At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.
Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.
We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.
Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.
Make a difference today with DBD.
Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more
DBD is an independent global enterprise providing innovative solutions to complex technical, engineering and strategic challenges in highly regulated industries. Our success since launch in 2004 has been built on the quality of our delivery to our Clients, provided by our management and technical expertise. This consistent high quality delivery has led to the establishment of trust based, long term relationships with our Clients.
Since 2004 we have had an unswerving focus on recruitment of leading management and technical specialists who, on average, have over 20 years international experience in front end design, process and systems engineering, commissioning, decommissioning, safety and regulation in the nuclear, power and chemical plant sectors.
Today, our specialists operate across many major processing and power sites, including key nuclear sites in the UK. We also provide services to Clients and Partners in North America, Europe, Japan and South Africa. Whilst we guard our independence fiercely, we work with or alongside most major companies without becoming in any way biased towards any individual technologies, designs or operators.
A key differentiator for DBD is our dedication to building a clear understanding of the Client’s requirement, their objectives and success criteria. The expertise of our personnel underpins this quality-assured approach to all of our work.
