Defence Analyst – Selex ES – London (Whitehall)

Job Reference

SEL003099

 

Job Description

This is a full time post working within MOD in Whitehall, as part of a Selex ES team producing technical assessments. This role is focused on the creation of MATLAB/Simulink models of key aircraft subsystems, chiefly threat airborne radars, working closely with MOD staff and managed by a Selex ES engineer with radar domain knowledge.


 
This is a reserved post. The MOD requires that candidates be UK nationals and undergo Developed Vetting if selected for this position. It is anticipated that it will be possible to commence work with an SC whilst a DV application is processed.


 
Working for a leading defence contractor, in direct support of the MoD, this position provides an opportunity to be involved in the technical modelling and assessment of avionics systems including radar and electronic warfare systems. The successful candidate must have an aptitude for the development of models in the Matlab/Simulink environment and the ability to work directly with and present findings to the customer. Prior knowledge of the principles of radars is required, and experience in this or a related area is highly desirable.

 

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Definition, creation, verification and validation of dynamic Simulink models of airborne radar systems whose behaviour and performance is consistent with an assessment. Use of the model to identify inconsistencies and gaps in the assessment.
  • Provision of documentation including algorithms, limitations, change history and constraining input data
  • Presentation of work to relevant peer groups and at review meetings
  • Continuous liaison with MOD customer representatives

 

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable understanding and practical use of Matlab and Simulink
  • Use of MS Office applications for production of spreadsheets, reports and presentations
  • Understanding of the scientific & technical principles of radar
  • Knowledge of good software programming principles and practices
  • Ability to work co-operatively and effectively within an integrated teamwith both specialist and non-technical MOD and Selex staff
  • Good inter-personal skills, presenting a professional image to both internal and external customers


 
Desirable

  • Extensive use of Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow to model complex, dynamic avionics systems.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of airborne intercept radar (including subsystems, waveforms and modes) and other avionics systems (e.g. EW, RWR, ESM, IRST, IFF, A-A missiles)
  • Experience of the use of Real-Time Workshop (or similar tools) for generation, optimisation and execution of dynamic models
  • Knowledge of C programming language

 

Education

  • Essential: A recognised numerate honours degree in a relevant area, e.g. computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics.
  • Desirable: 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. 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 (Whitehall)

 

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