Performance Engineer

Eaton Mission Systems Division are looking for a Performance Engineer to work as part of the Simulation, Modelling & Performance team based in Wimborne, Dorset. The team is responsible for the performance of the Probe & Drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling systems and the Weapons Carriage & Release systems; these systems can include hydromechanical, electromechanical and software subsystems. Using a combination of industry standard and internally developed tools the team provides support to the current products and is heavily involved in R&D to help shape future products.

Our capability to model Probe & Drogue refuelling is world leading and strives to reduce development and customer flight test costs.

As a Performance Engineer your main responsibilities will include:

• Modelling of products at all stages of the life cycle from concept through to in-service.
• First principle hand calculations up to complex co-simulations of multiple integrated systems.
• Real-time, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop modelling.
• Integration with customer and supplier models.
• Component, system, ground and flight test support.
• Detailed analysis of large data sets to confirm performance, validate models and solve problems.

• A degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline.
• 0-5 years’ experience in a related role.

Skills:

• A strong understanding of engineering subjects including solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control theory and aerodynamics.
• Experience in some industry standard modelling tools e.g. ANSYS, MSC Software or Mathworks from a degree project or previous employment.
• Experience of a programming language - desirable.
• The ability to understand and analyse complex technical problems.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Self-motivation and ability to solve complex problems with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, reporting and presentation skills.
• A desire to learn and develop their career.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen #LI-FB1

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws., + Health Insurance

• Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• Parental Benefits
• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Work Flexibility
• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Office Life and Perks
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Vacation and Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence
• Summer Fridays
• Financial and Retirement
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Internship Program
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

• Size: 10000+ employees
• Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy

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Our site in Wimborne - former Cobham Mission Systems, now part of the Eaton portfolio - is manufacturing air-to-air refueling systems and actuation (weapons carriage), primarily for defense markets. The site has a workforce of approximately 1,000 people. It is a state-of-the-art facility, using the most modern techniques in AI, Machine Learning, integrating testing, next generation systems. It is also a people enabling organization, striving on career growth and employees’ happiness.

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