My client, a world leader in the defence sector, requires a Modelling and Performance Team Lead to join them and lead their RF Seeker Modelling and Performance team.

The Modelling and Performance Team Lead will be an experienced Systems Modelling Engineer and People Manager, responsible for driving the development and delivery of system capabilities, using model-based systems engineering processes to iterate design and achieve the required performance of missile seekers.

The role will include:
• Modelling in MATLAB and Simulink using model-based design techniques.
• Managing a complex Seeker model including simulation of the RF environment, Seeker hardware and processor algorithms.
• Task Package Management.
• Development of algorithms within the model.
• Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model.
• Managing system studies and performance analysis.
• Ownership of Processes and model deliverables.
• Facilitating team development in modelling practices and algorithm design.
• Assessing system performance through the models against the requirements.

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject, with experience in:
• Modelling and coding (significant experience of MATLAB and Simulink).
• Verification & Validation, configuration control and model release processes.
• Team Leadership and people management.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Data analysis and technical report writing.

In addition, the following experience would be beneficial:
• Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
• Algorithm development

Key Information:
• Modelling and Performance Team Lead
• Location(s): Stevenage or Bristol - hybrid (typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site)
• Salary: Circa £50,000 plus benefits (bonus, pension, paid overtime, excellent site facilities)

Key Skills:
Systems Engineering, Modelling, MATLAB, Simulink, RF, V&V, Configuration, Team Leadership.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens (or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship). Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This role is a permanent position