Electromagnetic Simulation and Modelling Engineer

About the job

Do you have a background in either simulation and modelling or EMC? Our EMC Project Team are hiring !

Job Title: Electromagnetic Simulation and Modelling Engineer

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) department is like no other within MBDA. It is split between a test team working hands on in our state of the art EMC Facility to simulate environments and a highly skilled project consultancy team that is embedded across all projects within MBDA to ensure good EMC practice & design.

This role is within our EMC Project Team who support MBDA programmes throughout their product lifecycles from concept through to disposal. You will have a background in either simulation and modelling or EMC and will be supporting the department's digital transformation effort, investigating, exercising and developing modelling techniques for EMC to help us better influence our product design and potentially reduce the EMC testing burden.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential

• Higher education or significant experience within subject fields: Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC or similar.
• Good understanding of electromagnetics OR simulation and modelling
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Professional manner and adaptability when the companies needs are evolving.
• Capable of working autonomously to meet the delivery needs of the company

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of EM wave phenomena; e.g. wave guides, electro-optical devices, coupling, shielding and absorption.
• Prior experience of 3D; time-domain or static FEM simulation (3D CAD and CST modelling experience would also be a bonus)
• The ability to filter, analyse and extract scientifically defensible conclusions from abstract data, large datasets or ambiguous data; [MATLAB or Python would be an advantage] 

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.