Systems Simulation Industrial Placement

Systems Simulation Industrial Placement

Onsite -Telford | 37 hrs | 12 Months Placement | £25,000 per annum

About Us

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

We have got a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for Industrial Placement in defence sector.

As a Systems Simulation Industrial Placement student, you will be working as part of integrated engineering teams to develop design solutions and the simulation system that will support the testing, acceptance and training of the solution.

You must have an interest in Systems, simulation and computer games, and the ability to deliver projects on time, and to the required quality.

The candidate must be a team player who is prepared to work with a multi-site engineering team within RBSL and the customer community.

In addition to Systems Simulation you will be getting involved in systems modelling, human factors, test and acceptance and training.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development of a simulation test rig based on the Unreal Engine.
• Develop the synthetic environment and the HMI, including the control logic between them.
• Provide creative input to the development of the user interfaces.
• Coordinating with the wider Engineering team to ensure the simulator design sufficiently represents a vehicle design.
• Support the design and develop of vehicle mockups, and their use in conducting end-user assessments.
• Produce the required documentation and reports of the simulation development and testing.
• Working with Customer, User, Engineering and Procurement teams assist in resolving design queries, problems and conflicts.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, briefings and design reviews. This may involve:
• Undertaking technical presentations.
• The generation and review of technical reports and reporting on progress.
• Participating in technical debate and group problem solving.
• Briefing and working with Customers and Users.

• Working towards a relevant engineering or games development/programming degree and on track for at least a 2:2.
• Competentent with a range of software application including Microsoft Office and Unreal Engine 5 including C++, Blender / 3DS Max.
• Willingness to learn new skills and toolsets quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in multidiscipline teams.
• Good organisational and time management.
• Creative thinking / problem solving mind-set
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Desire to grow own knowledge and play a key role at RBSL

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska