Systems Performance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Systems Performance Engineer to join a systems engineering team, providing 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 across all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

This role spans concept, assessment and demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the product lines, with System Performance forming an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator of design suitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and conducting technical studies into missile performance, using complex mathematical models, to help the project understand key system design choices

Developing a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock-on impacts of changes to the design

Working with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance

Reporting performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers

Using your expertise to help develop training material for new engineers

The ideal candidate would have:

Enthusiasm for the use of mathematical models to assess system behaviour

Experience with data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink (or similar)

Skill in capturing and presenting technical data clearly for expert and non-expert audiences

Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control

The ideal candidate must have:

Excellent analytical skills

Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models)

Competence with MATLAB

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Company bonus scheme, based on company performance

Strong employer pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available

Flexible working arrangements welcomed

Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support

Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.