Thales
Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Job Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Description
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Systems Specialist - Modelling and Simulation
An opportunity has arisen to join our Guidance, Control and Simulation team within the Systems Engineering group, working on the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs.
The role will involve the development of models of key (sub)systems throughout the product lifecycle for:
The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge in at least one of the key areas listed below and will be expected to lead the modelling and simulation activities for a given product or solution:
Skills, qualifications or experience
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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Belfast, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Systems Specialist - Modelling and Simulation
An opportunity has arisen to join our Guidance, Control and Simulation team within the Systems Engineering group, working on the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs.
The role will involve the development of models of key (sub)systems throughout the product lifecycle for:
- Solution concepting
- Subsystem trade studies
- Guidance algorithm development and implementation
- Control actuation systems
- Launch platforms and fire control systems
- Hardware In The Loop testing
- Performance prediction and trials analysis
The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge in at least one of the key areas listed below and will be expected to lead the modelling and simulation activities for a given product or solution:
- Matlab / Mathworks toolset
- Flight dynamics
- Missile guidance
- Autopilot design
- Motor control
- Dynamic mechanical modelling
- Data fusion techniques
- Algorithm implementation
- Real time simulation
Skills, qualifications or experience
- A relevant degree in a numerate or engineering discipline, or significant commensurate experience
- Experience of development and validation of (sub)system models, preferably in an industrial environment
- Robust analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to analyse complex information and develop solutions on time and on budget
- Self-motivated, and capable of working on your own initiative
- Experience of mentoring/skills development
- Good verbal, written and technical presentation skills
- Membership of relevant professional body
#LI-CA1
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Location: Belfast, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Contact Information
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