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Simulation Engineer
Oxfordshire
Up to 55 000 + Company annual performance bonus!
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable and versatile Simulation Engineer to join our UK based team, working on leading simulation solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery, support, and evolution of our simulator range - from installation and commissioning through to training and ongoing technical support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on engineering challenges and customer-facing responsibilities.
You will report directly to the Commercial Solutions Manager and work within a small UK-based team, while collaborating with international colleagues and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and deliver flight simulators to customers in the UK and overseas
- Perform system upgrades, hardware integration, and software configuration
- Deliver product training and demonstrations to academic and research users
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support and documentation
- Maintain and support existing simulator installations worldwide
- Contribute to R&D improvements and testing of Excalibur software and related tools
- Create and maintain user guides, technical manuals, and engineering documentation
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering (or a related discipline with strong aerospace knowledge)
- Demonstrated interest in flight dynamics, aircraft systems, or control theory
- Strong communication skills and experience in customer-facing technical roles
- Hands-on engineering aptitude (hardware/software integration, fault-finding, etc.)
- Experience with software tools or programming - graphics libraries (e.g. OpenGL) and object-oriented languages (e.g. C++ or similar)
- Ability and willingness to travel across the UK and abroad
- Full right to work in the UK, with a full driving licence and ability to travel internationally
Desirable Skills & Attributes
- Previous experience in simulation, training systems, or academic/research environments
- Familiarity with Merlin's Excalibur or similar flight simulation software
- Ability to work independently within a small, agile team
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable balancing engineering, client support, and training responsibilities
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
