Lockheed Martin
DV Senior RF Modelling & Simulation Engineer
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Standard Job Description
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
About The Role
We are urgently seeking to recruit a Senior RF Modelling & Simulation Engineer, to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices, in a permanent capacity. Knowledge of RF system performance, radar principles and associated trade-offs is advantageous in supporting system-level assessments.
Integrating into numerous wider multi-disciplinary engineering teams in this business area, the applicant will be performing key analyses to support the shared endeavours of each team. The successful applicant will have a rewarding engineering career in a highly stimulating defence world.
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The Systems Engineer will be responsible to the Programme Chief Engineers. Specific role scope will be subject to assigned programme but will include a range of modelling and systems engineering activities such as:
- General external flow aerodynamics modelling.
- Trajectory modelling.
- Aerothermodynamics modelling.
- Thermal response modelling.
- Model optimisation/calibration.
- Ground Trials Analysis.
Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience
Knowledge of RF system performance, radar principles and associated trade-offs is advantageous in supporting system-level assessments. Possesses comprehensive understanding and applies concepts within the field and related disciplines. Role requires strong analytical thinking, the ability to handle ambiguity and the discipline to plan and execute technical work independently. Effective communication and collaboration are essential to ensure modelling outputs integrate with wider engineering activities and inform decision-making across multidisciplinary teams. Must be able to work under general direction and participates in determining assignment objectives. Educated to degree level either through education or career experiential learning with exposure to Aerospace/Control engineering. Good computer skills including Windows and Linux operating systems. Clear and concise report writing skills. Good presentation skills. Good team working skills are essential since the role involves working in teams that will be multi-disciplinary. Self-drive will be required in order to deliver programme activities and milestones, and the role will on occasions be customer facing. Strong communication skills required to liaise with Senior Stakeholders both within the company and customers. Experience in working in a classified setting preferred. A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance. If you do not currently hold the required clearance, we can support you through the application process. Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: DV Clearance will be required for the role - applicants should either already hold a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately.
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