Systems Performance Modelling Engineer in Stevenage

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.  \n \nThis role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.

\n \nRate: £80.00 per hour\nLocation: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference\nHybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible\nContract: 37 Hours per week\nOvertime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’\nDuration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)\nIR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)\n\nSystems Performance Modelling Engineer Job Description:\n \nWe are looking for a modeller to produce models of the seeker RF Radar. The model includes the seeker hardware, digital processing and target environment. The modelling team is responsible for developing the model, producing auto-code, generating seeker performance predictions and interfacing the seeker model into the missile dynamic reference model.\n \nResponsibilities (to include):\n\nModelling in Matlab and Simulink using model-based design techniques\nProducing parts of a complex Seeker model including modelling the target scenario, seeker hardware and processor algorithms\nDevelop and implement algorithms within the model\nProducing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model\nCarrying out seeker performance assessment\nProducing a simpler representation of the model for use in the missile model\nUpgrading legacy Seeker models to newer MATLAB/Simulink Vectors\nDocumenting the model changes and creating test vectorsDue to the sensitive nature of the work it is predominantly done onsite but there is some flexibility depending on project.\n \nSkillset / experience required:\n\nTools:\n\nSimulink\nMatlab \nSkills:\n\nModelling for auto-coding\nAssessing suitability of algorithms in the model\nAptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable)\nFamiliarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)\nFamiliarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)\nRF experience (desirable)\nExperience in C (not essential)\nTechnical report writing\nModel delivery experience