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Battle Modelling Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
4 May 2019
Reference
P7654

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

 

The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join UK element of the Battle Modelling team. This team provides software tools and analytical studies for a diverse range of activities across the business, including Future Systems, Export Campaigns and VIP visits. You will participate in the development, use and international sharing of a wide range of real time and non-real time simulation software tools for missiles, sensors, and aircraft, including the FOX operator-in-the-loop air combat simulator.

The Role

 

 

  • Member of a small functional UK team working in an international environment.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a wide range of battle modelling software tools (in C, C++, Matlab, Visual Basic, Open GL), including real-time operator–in-the-loop air combat simulation with 3D graphics.
  • Participate in analytical studies and experimentation using the battle modelling toolset – including  air-air combat tactical studies and missile performance investigation & comparisons
  • Assist with Customer and VIP visits, demonstrations and export campaigns.What’s in it for you?
  • Develop your knowledge of software development and testing methods.
  • Work with physics-based models and computerised “wargames”.
  • Build your knowledge of defence systems including data fusion algorithms, aeronautics, sensors, guidance and control algorithms.
  • Work with 2D and 3D graphics using Open GL and Qt.
  • Learn about the modelling of tactics, weapon effectiveness and aircraft performance.
  • Become a “pilot” in a flight simulator environment and help develop future tactics.
  • Opportunities to interact with the Military User and VIP visits.

What’s great about the team?

As a member of the Battle Modelling team within Future Systems you will be working in a dynamic, forward looking and international environment, supporting studies for MBDA’s systems of tomorrow
The team has a wide range of internal customers, which provides a high level view of the business and lots of variety. Tasks are relatively short duration and we often have to respond at short notice.

What are we looking for?

 

 

  • Ideally degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Science discipline.
  •  Experiance across two or more programming languages (C, C++, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Open GL, Python).
  • Some experience of software requirements, development, testing and verification, and working with data structures, algorithms and scripting in a Windows or Linux environment.
  • Some knowledge of numerical modelling techniques (e.g. Probabilistic, Optimization and Monte-Carlo methods).
  • Willingness to build defence domain knowledge, and an interest in mathematical modelling of military tactics and equipment.
  •  to communicate to a non-expert audience, including report writing and presentation skills.
  • Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.

 
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
 
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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