Seeker Modelling and Performance Team Lead

Stevenage

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Up to £50k dependent on experience

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Possible relocation available
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern : Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as four days a week on site, one day working from home with flexibility in working hours

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Systems Modelling Engineer and People Manager to lead an RF Seeker Modelling and Performance team. As part of a wider systems team, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of system capabilities. Using model based systems engineering processes, and auto-coding to rapidly iterate the design and achieve the required performance of the Seeker.

As part of the role you will be involved in a number of activities including:

• Modelling in MATLAB and Simulink using model-based design techniques
• Managing a Complex Seeker model including simulation of the RF environment, Seeker hardware and processor algorithms
• Task Package Management
• Development of algorithms within the model
• Interacting with a wide network of customers across multiple domains.
• Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model
• Managing system studies and performance analysis
• Ownership of Processes and model deliverables.
• Facilitating team development in modelling practices and algorithm design
• Assessing system performance through the models against the requirements

Essential experience:

• Modelling and coding (significant experience of MATLAB and Simulink)
• Experience in Verification & Validation, configuration control and model release processes
• Team Leadership and People Management
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Data analysis and technical report writing

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
• Algorithm development

Ideally you would have a degree level qualification or equivalent experience, and the ability to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance (SC). Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology then this will be the role for you! We can help you develop your career and give you exposure to some incredible technologies and products.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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