About the role

We are seeking to recruit a Systems Engineer, to be based 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.

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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• 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.
• Willingness to pursue DV Clearance preferred.