Modeller

BAE Systems
Cowes
1 year ago
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Job Description Job Title: Senior Systems MathematicalModeller Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight. We offer a range of hybridand flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiterabout the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £55,000dependent on experience What you’ll be doing: Conduct mathematicalmodelling and simulation development devising and evolvingalgorithmic and design solutions to meet system capability andperformance requirements of complex radar systems Utilisemathematical modelling and simulation to identify and developperformance enhancements and novel solutions to improve existingradar product capability and evolve future associated technologiesDevelop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges andemerging issues that our customer community are facing Supportmulti-disciplined engineering teams in the realisation,implementation, verification and validation of algorithmic anddesign solutions for deployable radar systems Conduct systemperformance analysis and design trade-offs of principle systemparameters in order to characterise and define system designconstraints and limitations in various operational scenariosUndertake system performance analysis of integration and posttrials data to inform radar systems design solutions, and togenerate customer acceptance evidence Apply a breadth of knowledge,skills and experience of Systems Engineering (e.g. ISO 15288) todesign and develop solutions and resolve engineering issues andproblems for a range of products and engineering situations thatcan realise Future Air Dominance Your skills and experiences: Astrong mathematical and engineering mind-set with an innovativeapproach to problem solving that can be applied to resolvingcomplex technical and system level requirements Experience ofmathematical simulation tools/languages (e.g. Mathworks MATLAB,Simulink, Pearl, Python, MathCAD) An understanding of factors thatcan affect the real world performance of radar systems and howthese can impact modelled or simulated performance predictionFurther education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEMdiscipline Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including acompetitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and aCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have accessto additional benefits such as flexible working, an employeeassistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you mayalso be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Modelling& Simulation Team: You will be working as a SystemsMathematical & Simulation Modeller within a radar product teamof inter disciplinary engineers from a bespoke portfolio of new andexisting products as part of our prestigious Products deliverystream. This position provides excellent opportunities to developboth your own skills and also further your career within MaritimeServices and the wider company Why BAE Systems? This is a placewhere you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part ofan inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, andmerit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. Wewelcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly fromsections of the community who are currently underrepresented withinour industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people withdisabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure thatour recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you havea disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, ananxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialreasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAESystems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as yournationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, andyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible toperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles alsorequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKdepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow formeaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 9th December 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you areinterested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-LM1 #LI-Onsite

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