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Senior Methods Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy
England, GBR
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
GBP 55000-70000 / year
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You will be expected to:
  • Design, develop, and maintain high quality software components, with a focus on robustness, performance, and maintainability.
  • Translate mathematical methods into software requirements, implement robust solutions in code, and develop test frameworks to verify correctness.
  • Work closely with clients and subject matter experts, often on site, to understand requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
  • Contribute to defining and evolving software architecture, balancing performance, scalability, and long term maintainability.
  • Participate actively in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance profiling to improve code quality across the team.
  • Support and mentor junior developers through technical guidance, constructive review, and knowledge sharing.
  • Over time, take responsibility guiding technical direction and contributing to the planning, delivery and management of project work.
  • Help develop client relationships and contribute to development of new business, such as through writing winning proposals.
  • Thrive in a consultancy environment solving real-world, high-consequence challenges.
  • EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • We are looking for someone who has:
  • Proficient professional experience in an engineering, scientific or software development role.
  • A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject.
  • Experience with programming in a least one of Python, MATLAB or Fortran.
  • Experience in physics-based analysis such as structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, multi-physics, material modelling or core neutronics.
  • Experience of translating mathematical methods into robust computer code.
  • Familiarity with collaborative development practices, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of software testing techniques and a commitment to writing reliable, maintainable code.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • The confidence and communication skills to work directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
  • Sole UK nationality, due to the nature of the work.
  • Desirable experience includes:
  • Experience working in the nuclear sector.
  • Experience in a technical consultancy environment.
  • Practical experience applying object oriented design principles and modular software architectures.
  • Experience of safety-related software development against relevant industry standards.
  • Experience in development with Fortran 90.
  • Experience in using high performance computing.
  • Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

BENEFITS

  • We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:
  • Competitive salary with yearly reviews
  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
  • A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
  • Happy to talk flexible working
  • Enhanced parental benefits
  • Company pension scheme
  • Targeted professional development
  • Life assurance
  • Private healthcare membership
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Support in attaining professional membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season rail ticket loan
  • And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

Qualifications

  • REQUIRED
  • Proficient professional experience in an engineering, scientific or software development role.
  • A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject.
  • Experience with programming in a least one of Python, MATLAB or Fortran.
  • Experience in physics-based analysis such as structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, multi-physics, material modelling or core neutronics.
  • Experience of translating mathematical methods into robust computer code.
  • Familiarity with collaborative development practices, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of software testing techniques and a commitment to writing reliable, maintainable code.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • The confidence and communication skills to work directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
  • Sole UK nationality, due to the nature of the work.
  • Experience working in the nuclear sector.
  • Experience in a technical consultancy environment.
  • Practical experience applying object oriented design principles and modular software architectures.
  • Experience of safety-related software development against relevant industry standards.
  • Experience in development with Fortran 90.
  • Experience in using high performance computing.
  • Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

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