System Performance Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

MBDA are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated engineer to work in the Brimstone System Performance group. The role involves working on a range of challenging technical activities to ensure successful delivery of key contractual milestones for both UK and International customers.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience or an understanding of system modelling.
• Strong data analysis and technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and engage and influence others (internal/external).
• Experience of Matlab/Simulink is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn about current and future missile system performance and technologies.
• Develop a good knowledge of mathematical modelling and missile system simulation.
• Develop your data analysis techniques to generate concise and informative technical reports.
• Exposure to a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Enhancing your influencing, negotiating and task management skills.
• Opportunity to regularly engage with the Senior Brimstone Management.
• Potential to develop your people management skills through team member management.

Benefits*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.
The RolePlan and execute a diverse range of System Performance tasks for Brimstone which include:

• Conducting System Performance modelling and support tasks, e.g. performance modelling, missile firing trials support, algorithm assessments, in-theatre support to operations, scoping and analysis of hardware-in-the-loop testing, to deliver key contractual milestones or wider Brimstone programme activities.
• Work within the Group and other SMEs to understand system behaviours.
• Generate internal and external technical reports that suitably summarise assessment activities.
• Task reporting to senior management, e.g., Group Lead and Chief Systems Engineer, and external customers.

Join a great team!

• The Brimstone team delivers a world class product which has been successfully used in hundreds of operational engagements and is current used in military operations.
• The Brimstone systems team has 30+ engineers covering all life cycle phases and product variants
• The product and project team have both a long history and exciting future with multiple contracts to deliver and many future business and export opportunities in the pipeline

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!