Our client is a fully integrated, pan-European defence company and they are a leading global player in missile and guided weapon systems.
They are currently preparing for the future by enhancing existing products with cutting edge technology and the development of new concepts.

Currently they have vacancies for a Systems Engineer (Novel) to be based in Bristol to work on a range of studies relating to the early concept definition of new systems incorporating a range of novel technologies. These include pulsed power microwave applications, high RF susceptibility modelling and active and passive stealth technologies

Responsibilities will include;

Assist in the definition and planning of new studies in response to customer requirements providing technical support to business winning activities.
Carry out a wide range of technical analyses and investigations, including the evaluation, trade-off and selection of technical options.
Support the development of requirements and detailed plans for field trials of novel system prototypes. Provide system level guidance and data analysis support to field trials.
Prepare reports and routemap plans with suggested recommendations to support the definition of future technology development activities and their requirements.
Keep up to date in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide more effective system support and expertise.

Candidates will be a graduate or experienced engineer with an engineering or science background , ideally those with higher degrees (e.g. Masters or PhD) in a related physics, numerical modelling or materials science discipline are preferred.

Hard working candidate with ability to think laterally and with initiative to develop new ideas for consideration

Ability to define solutions within an open problem space, take lead in defining system concepts and capabilities.

Must be a team player, happy to liaise with all project participants at all levels of the organisation and a positive attitude towards problem solving particularly in the numerical and Finite Element modelling domains .
Strong customer facing skills are beneficial.

A strong scientific / engineering background (physics / mathematics / electronic engineering / numerical modelling) or a background in electronic and RF Engineering are an advantage.

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