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Systems Performance Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 52,500 - 52,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

As a Systems Performance Engineer, within one of our systems engineering teams, you will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

Expect assignments across concept, assessment or demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the MBDA product lines. System Performance is an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator as to whether the design is suitable.

Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: UK National only

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and UK Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity:

The role of a System Performance Engineer is to carry out technical studies to assess performance. Missile performance studies use models of the system to estimate key performance indicators such as range and terminal accuracy, among others

The System Performance Engineer will:
Plan and conduct technical studies into missile performance, using complex mathematical models, to help the project understand key system design choices
Develop a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock on impacts of changes to the design
Work with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance
Report performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers
Use your expertise to help to develop training material for new engineersWhat we are looking for:
Excellent analytical skills
Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models)
Competent with MATLABIf you have enthusiasm for any of the following, please apply: 
Use of mathematical models to assess system behaviour
Data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink (or similar)
Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences
Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and controlOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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