Systems Design Engineer (System Performance)

You will join a Systems design team on a missile programme. Responsibilities vary depending on the lifecycle stage of any given programme, but will typically include:

• Assessment of system performance using complex mathematical models (e.g. 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DoF) model):

• Developing a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock-on impacts of changes to the design
• For example, assessing the impact of algorithm, subsystem, or physical property changes on the safe release envelope or performance envelope of the system, against a defined set of requirements
• Assessments at all phases of the lifecycle: o informing requirements at system and subsystem level o assessing against the requirements throughout concept, assessment and demonstration phases in support of product review gates o support to pre- and post- firing trial planning and analysis (supporting development and /or system verification) o production of final verification evidence (e.g. Performance Statement) for the customer at the completion of development o in-service-support and product evolution assessments o Generation of Missile / Weapon performance boundary data for hosting in launch platform / system (i.e. LAR / WEZ / Range Ring data) via large scale modelling studies and mass data processing

• Use of mathematical models to assess behaviour of dynamic systems
• Data analysis using Matlab and Simulink (or similar)
• Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences
• Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control, and RF or IR seeker technology
• Systems engineering experience in system performance and the functional chain domain
• Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle such as requirements, system architecture, verification and certification.
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to write clear, concise engineering documentation
• Good verbal communication, listening and time management skills
• Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas