The System Performance Engineer will:

• Carry out technical studies into missile performance and survivability to help the project understand key trades and the impact of design choices
• Develop a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock on impacts of changes to the design
• Work with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance
• Work closely with the functional domain leads to clearly capture the impact of any changes to system functionality on performance
• Report performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers
• Work in an agile and close-knit team. The team works in 4-week sprints, the objectives of which are agreed by the team at the start of each sprint.
• Present study conclusions and performance data to key partners including management and customers at the end of each sprint.
• Use their knowledge at the technical working level to shape future studies. As the person closest to the working level, a System Performance Engineer will have a good understanding of how design choices affect performance and are in a good position to help guide the work done by the team

What we're looking for

• Experience of model development or using mathematical models to assess system behaviour
• Experience of data analysis using Matlab and Simulink (or similar)
• Experience of capturing and presenting technical data.
• Experience of configuration control of models

What's in it for you?

• Tangibly shape the design of the next generation deep strike and anti-ship capability developed by MBDA
• Opportunity to develop a network, internal and external to MBDA. This is an international project and offers the potential to work internationally with French colleagues and customers
• Practical experience of Agile principles and supporting frameworks on a Project that is driving the new ways of working in the business
• To work in a motivated and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to develop technical skills across all parts of the missile system as well as experience in mathematical modelling.

Our 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.