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Simulation and Modelling Engineer

MBDA

Develop mathematical simulations and performance models used to evaluate and prove sophisticated missile and weapon systems.

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Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Mid Level

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

£55,000 – £55,000 per year

Official salary is up to £55,000 per year depending on experience. MBDA also advertises a possible company-performance bonus of up to £2,500.

Opportunity

Job Description

The Simulation and Modelling Engineer develops and maintains performance models for advanced missile and weapon systems.

The work encompasses early feasibility studies, concept proving, design trade-offs, hardware testing, trials programmes and post-trial evaluation.

Responsibilities

Develop mathematical models of high-performance dynamic systems.
Create and maintain missile and weapon-system performance models.
Conduct feasibility and concept-proving studies.
Perform design-development and trade-off analyses.
Verify and validate simulation models.
Support ground tests, hardware tests and trials programmes.
Analyse results following trials.
Produce technical reports and modelling evidence.

Eligibility

Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or a related technical discipline.
Experience or demonstrable ability in mathematical modelling, simulation or dynamic-system analysis.
British citizenship or dual UK nationality with British citizenship is required.
Successful candidates must undergo HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.
Additional security-clearance restrictions may apply.

Required Skills

Mathematical modellingSimulationDynamic systemsPerformance analysisVerification and validationEngineering analysisTechnical documentationProblem-solving

Preferred Skills

Missile simulationWeapon-system modellingMATLABSimulinkMonte Carlo analysisFlight dynamicsGuidance and controlHardware-in-the-loop testing

Application Instructions

Open the official MBDA vacancy, select Apply and complete the online application. Submit a current résumé demonstrating relevant modelling, simulation, mathematics or engineering experience.

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