AMS PSR

On behalf of The Department for Transport - Vehicle Certification Agency, we are looking for a Specialist Engineer – Modelling & Simulation (Inside IR35) for a 24-month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week onsite - Bristol or Nuneaton).

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Job Purpose:

The Lead Simulation Engineer is pivotal in establishing and leading a new team dedicated to advancing the Vehicle Certification Agency’s capabilities in the approval of ADAS and ADS. As these technologies become increasingly integral to modern vehicles, the need for robust type approvals that rely on simulated evidence has never been greater.

This new team will be focused on supporting the use of modelling and simulation to ensure compliance with UNECE regulation.

Although this team will be primarily focused on dynamic behaviour it will represent an opportunity to further the capabilities for other forms of simulated evidence for type approval.

As a Specialist Engineer – Modelling & Simulation , your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead on the assessment simulated evidence use for the type approval of ADAS / ADS to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform credibility assessments to ensure manufacturer claims of effective processes and that models are robust.
• Determine compliance from the outcome of credibility and vehicle assessments.
• Support the wider Agency in the assessment of simulated evidence for other type approval subjects.
• Collaborate with the client managers to ensure effective delivery of type approvals.
• Oversee the work of engineers involved in type approval activities to ensure the highest standards are maintained through the type approval process.
• Ensure consistency in the Type Approval process by following, establishing and maintain internal guidelines and procedures, while adhering to Agency held accreditations.
• Collaborate with technical lead in the Type Approval Authority by using experience and knowledge to support development of technical interpretations and broader policy developments.
• Actively participate in professional development activities to enhance and update technical and legislation knowledge, staying at the forefront of toolchains and technologies.
• Create and conduct training on modelling and simulation procedures, use of analysis tools, and data validation techniques.
• Act as a mentor and guide colleagues in the realm of modelling & simulation, sharing your practical insights and knowledge to foster skill development and growth in the team.
• Line manage engineers within the Modelling and Simulation team.

Essential:

• Using industry recognised software to evaluate vehicle dynamic performance.
• Validating simulation models against experimental data.
• Level 6, or higher, qualification in Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or other related fields.
• Full UK Category B Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Experience in Homologation and Type Approval

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DfT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DfT guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".