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Systems Performance Engineer

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Develop complex weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces as a Systems Performance Engineer.
 
This Stevenage-based defence company that produces military weapons systems will reward your hard work significantly with bonuses, annual salary reviews and paid overtime, among other benefits.
 
You will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes by studying missile performance. Due to the classification of the position, this role is based on-site.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct technical studies into the performance of various systems involving complex mathematical models
Work closely with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, and Seekers to understand how these contribute to systems performance
Report and analyse performance data in both internal design reviews and external performance statements 
About You:

Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models)
Competent with MATLAB
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present technical data clearly and concisely
Must be a British National due to high-level security clearance requirements 
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary for this role is circa £43,000. You will be eligible for paid overtime and annual bonuses. You will be able to utilise the dedicated learning and development budget and support for further professional development. There is free parking on-site as well as subsidised meals.
 
Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology at the forefront of UK defence technology? Then this is the role for you.
 
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. Applicants who meet this 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 is a permanent position

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