World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractors 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.

Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing thereafter

Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella)

Systems Performance Modelling Engineer Job Description:

We 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.

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
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

Skillset / experience required:

Tools:

Simulink
Matlab

Skills:

Modelling for auto-coding
Assessing suitability of algorithms in the model
Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable)
Familiarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)
Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)
RF experience (desirable)
Technical report writing
Model delivery experience
Any previous UML or SysML experience would be great