About this position: We currently have a great opportunity for a Simulation Engineer on a contract basis with a global engineering solutions company who have a proven track record serving the product lifecycle needs of high technology companies. Job Responsibilities: * Development of software used to run the Project X Active Cockpit simulator. * Ownership of requirements, design and implementation, system integration and test, within schedule and estimates. * Adherence to systems engineering practices * Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership * Production of appropriate technical documentation * Design of technical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software * Planning and Estimating development activities * Management of technical risk * Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues * Technical Management of tasks. * Line Management & Mentoring of team members * Development/Refinement of development processes. * Developing System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements * Developing new work opportunities for the department and wider Test & Evaluation Experience Required: * Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics. * Strong programming knowledge and experience in C/C++ using Visual Studio * Project X domain knowledge, particularly cockpit Human Machine Interface (HMI). * Experience of configuration control tools, particularly Mercurial. * Ability to use your own initiative and act independently as required – requirements and tasks are often fluid in nature and it is essential that you are comfortable and able to thrive in this type of environment. * Pro-active with the ability to think creatively. * Security Clearance Required