Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Performance Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Systems Performance Engineer within one of their 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).

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct technical studies into missile performance using complex mathematical models to understand key system design choices

Develop a comprehensive understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the impact of design changes

Collaborate with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, and Seekers to understand their contributions to system performance

Report performance data clearly and concisely in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers

Utilise expertise to help develop training material for new engineers

Job Requirements:

Excellent analytical skills

Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations, such as 6 Degrees of Freedom models

Competency with MATLAB

If you have an enthusiasm for any of the following, please apply:

Using mathematical models to assess system behaviour

Data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink or similar tools

Capturing and presenting technical data clearly for expert and non-expert audiences

Understanding the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance, and control

Benefits:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and may vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: Welcoming applicants looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more

If you are an experienced Systems Performance Engineer looking for a challenging new role in which to further develop your career, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and talented team in the Defence & Security sector.

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

Security Clearance: British

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to 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