Finmeccanica UK

Job Reference

SEL004080

 

 

Job Description

The work involves the application of mathematical techniques, and is accomplished through interaction with software suites and scripting, ad-hoc coding where necessary, with COTS tools and languages including Perl, FORTRAN and Systems Tool Kit (STK). The post holder is also likely to play a significant role in maintaining and developing in-house tools and implementing a modernisation programme. A solid foundation in the principles and application of mathematics and physics with aptitude for programming and the ad-hoc development of algorithms is required.

 

The MOD requires that candidates be UK nationals. Security clearances are required before being offered the position and commencing work. A current DV will be highly advantageous.

 

 

Key Responsibility Areas

• Characterisation and assessment of satellite systems to meet customer requirements
• Application of physical principles, mathematical analysis and numerical manipulation to meet analysis aims
• Production and delivery of technical reports and presentations based upon analysis and assessments to customer and larger audiences
• Development and maintenance of software tools, algorithms, techniques and processes, and the execution of a modernisation programme

 

 

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

 

Essential:

• Ability to employ degree-standard mathematical techniques to perform analysis: A solid foundation in the principles of maths and physics is required
• Ability to communicate clearly, through well-constructed technical reports, formal presentations and informal discussions
• An aptitude for programming and the ad-hoc development of algorithms.
• An honours first degree in mathematics, science or engineering with high mathematical content

 

Desirable:

• Understanding of the scientific hypothesis/experiment cycle
• Mathematical modelling and/or programming experience advantageous
• Knowledge of (or demonstrable interest in) satellite systems and their operations.
• A 1st or 2.1 degree classification; Research degree or similar research experience outside academia

 

Intrinsic Job Factors

This is a full-time post based in Whitehall, London. The role is office-based with substantial use of display screen equipment. The post holder would on average spend 10-20% of the working month at meetings elsewhere in the UK, potentially involving overnight stays, and may be asked to undertake a small number of foreign trips, typically to the USA, in each year. There is a continual and varied flow of work, often to short deadlines. As part of a team working in an integrated group with MOD staff the normal working hours are 9 to 5, and standard company flexitime arrangements are not available.

 

 

Equal Opportunities

The company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Decisions about recruitment and selection will be made objectively and without unlawful or unfair discrimination.

 

Company

Selex ES

 

Duration

Permanent

 

Location

London

 

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