Systems Performance Modelling Engineer

Systems Performance Modelling Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage or Bristol Skillset / experience required: Tools: Simulink - essential Matlab - essential Skills: Modelling for…

Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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Systems Performance Modelling Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage or Bristol

Skillset / experience required:

Tools:

Simulink - essential
Matlab - essential

Skills:

Modelling for auto-coding
Assessing suitability of algorithms in the model
Validating models
Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable)
Familiarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)
Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)
RF experience (desirable)
Experience in C (not essential)
Technical report writing
Model delivery experience

Overview of department:

We are looking for a modeller to produce models of the seeker RF Radar. The model includes the seeker hardware, digital processing and target environment. The modelling team is responsible for developing the model, producing auto-code, generating seeker performance predictions and interfacing the seeker model into the missile dynamic reference model.

Responsibilities (to include):

Modelling in Matlab and Simulink using model-based design techniques
Producing parts of a complex Seeker model including modelling the target scenario, seeker hardware and processor algorithms
Develop and implement algorithms within the model
Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model
Carrying out seeker performance assessment
Validating model components against real world data and writing up results.
Producing a simpler representation of the model for use in the missile model
Upgrading legacy Seeker models to newer MATLAB/Simulink Vectors
Documenting the model changes and creating test vectors

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

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