Modelling & Simulation Engineer – Warheads

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
MBDA
Stevenage

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more!
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern:Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as 2-3 days onsite the remainder remotely.
The opportunity:
A great opportunity has arisen in the Complex Warhead Centre of Excellence (CW CofEx) for a Warheads Engineer to work in the Warhead Modelling & Simulation Group.

Within this role you will utilise a spectrum of modelling and engineering tools to conduct concept analysis, design evolution and performance assessment across a varied portfolio. This role will support design and development programmes working with a multi-disciplined team in UK and France, customers, partners and suppliers across Europe, and external teams within MBDA.

On a day to day basis you will support the business winning and delivering Complex Warhead programmes and delegated work packages, including key projects and research tasks. You’ll conduct modelling using a varied toolset to analyse concepts, evolve designs, and produce performance assessments whilst defining, handling and delivering work packages and subcontracts.

Along with this you’ll be involved in progress reporting, scheduling, cost control, risk management, import / export control and logistics working collaboratively with the integrated design team and trials team to assess and inform design evolution and trial configuration to produce performance predictions.
What we’re looking for from you:

• Confident working independently and as part of a multi-discipline team with an appreciation of cultural differences
• Self-motivated and adaptable individual driven to deliver
• Good communicator able to present technical and non-technical work to a varied customer audience, both verbal and written
• Creative thinker keen to find innovate solutions to technical and programmatic challenges
• Passion to lead modelling activities working in a multi-disciplinary project team taking ownership for concept assessment, performance modelling and support to trial predictions and safety cases

Experience in the following tools/codes/techniques are desirable but are not a pre-requisite for the role:

• FEA/CFD/numerical codes (examples could include ANSYS, Altair, IMPETUS AFEA)
• Windchill, Matlab/Python and High Performance Computing
• Software development to support modelling & simulation studies and work package management
• Background in modelling of high strain rate problems

Degree level qualification in a subject such as engineering or physics (other relevant subjects considered)
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.