Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Modelling and Simulation Engineer

About Us:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are

Location:

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Modeling and Simulation Engineer with strong physics-based system modelling expertise in Matlab/SimuLink/SimScape to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development. This role sits within a multidisciplinary embedded software team and is responsible for developing real-time models, virtual prototypes, and simulation techniques used to design, integrate, validate, and deploy complex control systems to simulate virtual environments to our products.

The successful candidate will contribute to modelling power electronics, motor drives, and sensor networks, while supporting product development through simulation-driven design, validation, and hardware deployment. The role also involves advancing modelling methodologies, supporting commercialization efforts, and collaborating across engineering teams.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:

HIL Development & Real-Time Modeling

• Develop, implement, and validate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations for engineering applications.
• Design and model control systems using Simulink and Simscape with emphasis on real-time behaviour.
• Create and optimize models for power electronics including switches, MOSFETs, and inverters, etc.
• Model motor systems such as PMSM and BLDC, along with sensors including accelerometers, IMUs, and magnetometers, etc.
• Compile and deploy models for execution on NI hardware targets ensuring robust integration and performance. Our existing toolchain enables easy compilation with single click functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seamless hardware-software interaction.
• Engage with our partners in MathWorks/National Instruments to improve our modelling capabilities
• Engage with the central team to produce highly reusable models to build our library of models within the business.

Modeling, Simulation & Virtual Prototyping

• Develop and maintain physics-based models of systems, subsystems, and components.
• Create virtual prototypes of new products and optimize designs using computational tools.
• Apply modeling and simulation technologies to product development needs.
• Integrate and evaluate system, subsystem, and component designs.
• Validate and improve product robustness and performance through simulation.
• Conduct research and recommend improvements to modeling techniques and criteria.
• Use version control tools to manage model revisions according to internal processes

Product Development & Engineering Support

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain products and assist in commercialization.
• Scope new products, evaluate feasibility, and support engineering specification definition.
• Estimate development, validation, and documentation effort with project leadership.
• Define testing procedures for models, algorithms, workflows, and products.
• Conduct tests, document results, and provide corrective actions for defects.
• Support implementation, testing, and sustaining of products.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Investigate new development areas within modeling and simulation engineering.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry practices.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and design evaluations.
• Contribute to modeling standards, best practices, and design reuse initiatives.
• Support innovation activities including patents, technical papers, and research collaboration.
• Mentor team members and share expertise across the organization.

Documentation, Communication & Collaboration

• Create and maintain project and technical documentation.
• Contribute technical content for product documentation and training materials.
• Provide training and support to other collaborators.
• Deliver presentations to technical and management audiences.
• Participate in internal seminars, industry forums, and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with NI FPGA and VeriStand FMU platforms. Familiarity with dSPACE, Speedgoat, or similar real-time environments is considered.
• Model architecting and Simulink toolchain – Systems Composer, Requirements manager, Test Manager.
• Experience with model validation and computational optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW is desirable.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Simulink and Simscape for control system modelling.
• Experience with real-time system modelling in HIL environments.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, motor drives, and sensor modelling.
• Experience developing physics-based models and virtual prototypes.
• Experience compiling models for hardware targets and integrating with physical systems.

Desirable Skills

• Strong system-level thinking and technical curiosity.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and project requirements.
• Interest in mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Career Advancement:

SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides proven technical contributors with a career path that offers them recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge – Our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade. The early stage of SETC known as “SETC Associate”, is a new addition to the SETC Framework in the Technology Organization.

BlueFlex (if eligible):

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

What we can offer you:

Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.

Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.

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