Systems Performance Engineer

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).

• 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

• 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

• 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 Citizen

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