DV Modelling & Simulation Systems Engineer

We are urgently seeking to recruit a number of Modelling & Simulation Systems Engineers, to be based predominantly 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.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: DV Clearance will be required for the role - applicants should either already hold a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately.

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.

What skills will I need?

• 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.
• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: DV Clearance will be required for the role - applicants should either already hold a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately.

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