Systems Modelling Engineer

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's busiest defence organisations for the recruitment of a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer to join their Stevenage office on a contract basis.

Systems Performance Modelling Engineer - Stevenage - Contract - £75 per hour via Umbrella - Fully onsite - SC clearance required - Sole British Citizenship

Job Title:

Systems Performance Modelling Engineer

Overview of department:

We are looking for a modeller to produce models of on RF products. 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 dynamic reference model.

Responsibilities:

• Modelling in Matlab and Simulink using model-based design techniques
• Producing parts of a complex Seeker model including modelling the target scenario, seeker hardware and processor algorithms
• Opportunity to develop and implement algorithms within the model
• Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model
• Carrying out seeker performance assessment
• Producing a simpler representation of the model for use in the missile model
• Optionally updating the legacy Seeker model in Statemate
• Documenting the model changes and creating test vectors

Due to the sensitive nature of the work it is predominantly done onsite but there is some flexibility depending on project.

Skillset/experience required:

Tools:

• Simulink
• Matlab

Skills:

• Modelling for auto-coding
• Algorithm development
• Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model
• Familiarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)
• RF experience (desirable)
• Technical report writing
• Model delivery experience
• Ability to work as part of a fast paced team