Mathematical Modelling Engineer – Mbda Jobs Bristol

Overview

Position Title: Mathematical Modelling Engineer

Company: MBDA

Location: Bristol, UK

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen in the Complex Warhead Centre of Excellence (CW CofEx) for a Modelling Engineer. The role will involve modelling and lethality performance assessment, and the specification of lethal packages, which are comprised of Fuzing and Warhead sub-systems.

Responsibilities:

• Development of lethality modelling, performance algorithm optimisation, and data analysis tools with significant visualisation (principally in MATLAB) to analyse the lethality model results.
• Lead studies to provide contributions to project performance statements, to enhance and optimise weapon performance.
• Provide innovation into the domain to anticipate and derive emerging needs. Participate in or lead internal and external research programmes.
• Liaise with subcontractors and in-house teams to ensure quality products are developed, and that contractor models are suitable for integration into our overall Lethality Model.
• Provide close liaison with MoD technical expertise and Research agencies to ensure customer satisfaction with our products.
• Prepare and give seminars/presentations to demonstrate Lethality and Warhead department capabilities to internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• Mathematical modelling, MATLAB, algorithm design and finite element modelling experience
• Substantial analytical and problem-solving skills
• Engineering experience in defence & aerospace products, particularly but not essentially missiles, weapon systems and defence equipment
• Understanding of project and budget management, and proven ability to work to tight timescales, within financial and technical constraints.