Modelling and Simulation Systems Engineer; LRAE

Position: Modelling and Simulation Systems Engineer (LRAE)
Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: 1,800

Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start: BPSSFinal Clearance: SC Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : MFC-LMUK Ampthill Business Unit: MFC-LMUK Ampthill Standard

Job Description Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.About the role

We are seeking to recruit a Systems Engineer, to be based on site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices, in a permanent capacity. The role suits a modelling and simulation engineer wishing to specialise in the high-speed aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic, modelling of systems.

Integrating into numerous wider multi-disciplinary engineering teams in this business area, the applicant will be performing key analyses to support the shared endeavours of each team. The successful applicant will have a rewarding engineering career in a highly stimulating defence world.

The Systems Engineer will be responsible to the Programme Chief Engineers. Specific role scope will be subject to assigned programme but will include a range of modelling and systems engineering activities such as:

- General external flow aerodynamics modelling.

- Trajectory modelling.

- Aerothermodynamics modelling.

- Thermal response modelling.

- Model optimisation / calibration.

- Ground Trials Analysis.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Experience of numerical modelling / computational methods.

Basic understanding of statistical methods.

Educated to degree level either through education or career experiential learning with exposure to aeronautical/aerospace engineering.

Good computer skills including Windows and Linux operating systems.

Clear and concise report writing skills.

Good presentation skills.

Good team working skills are essential since the role involves working in teams that will be multi-disciplinary.

Self-drive will be required in order to deliver programme activities and milestones, and the role will on occasions be customer facing.

Strong communication skills required to liaise with Senior Stakeholders both within the company and customers.

Experience in working in a classified setting preferred.

Willingness to pursue DV Clearance preferred.