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Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Systems Performance Modelling Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for producing models of the Seeker RF Radar, encompassing seeker hardware, digital processing, and the target environment. The modelling team plays a crucial role in developing these models, generating auto-code, predicting seeker performance, and integrating the seeker model into the missile dynamic reference model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilise MATLAB and Simulink for advanced model-based design techniques.
- Develop complex Seeker models, including target scenarios, seeker hardware, and processor algorithms.
- Opportunity to create and implement innovative algorithms within the model.
- Generate and verify auto-code for software algorithms derived from the model.
- Conduct comprehensive seeker performance assessments.
- Simplify model representations for integration into missile models.
- Optionally update legacy Seeker models in Statemate.
- Document model changes and create test vectors for validation.
- Predominantly onsite work due to the sensitive nature of the projects, with some flexibility depending on the project requirements.
What do you need?:
Tools:
- Simulink
- MATLAB
Skills:
- Modelling for auto-coding
- Algorithm development
- Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model
- Familiarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)
- Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)
- RF experience (desirable)
- Technical report writing
- Model delivery experience
- Ability to work as part of a fast paced team
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
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), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.
