Principal Scene Generation Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to lead multiple concurrent projects focused on developing physical modeling of the real world. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative simulations and modeling tools crucial for product development. Required qualifications include a strong background in relevant technical disciplines such as physics and software development, along with excellent systems engineering and project management skills. A salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 is offered, alongside dynamic hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: maximum contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Lead delivery of projects developing physical modelling.
• Excellent systems engineering and project management skills.
• Strong background in physics, software, or gaming engine development.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-world simulations and modelling tools.
• Support scene generation activities and hardware testing.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Software development

Physics

Modelling

Lean/agile methods

Task package management

Communication skills

Tools

Version control systems

Task management tools

Continuous integration systems

Job description

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.

What we can offer

• 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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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...

The opportunity

As a team, we are responsible for the EO scene generation capability in MBDA; this delivers modelling and simulation of the world observed by an EO sensor, accelerated to support real-time integration and test of missile hardware, and high volume simulation of weapon systems, missiles and sub-systems. This is an essential part of MBDA's complex weapon programmes, allowing us to game any mission on the ground with or without real hardware, and work with our Customers and Suppliers towards the next generation EO and multi-sensor missile seekers and weapon system sensors.

And this is where you come in... If you are the successful applicant, we will offer you the exciting challenge of developing real-world simulations and modelling tools that are a critical part of MBDA's product development.

Our team is a small, multi-disciplinary team that support a range of scene generation activities, from synthetic modelling of real world objects and the Earth's surface, through to hardware testing and validation via experimentation and field trials.

We use a variety of different software development and modelling tools, and we will support to you and hands on training to get you up to speed as quick as possible. However, we are always looking to broaden and evolve our toolset, to continue to deliver an industry-leading capability ready for future program needs; joining the team now offers the chance for you to deliver current programs and shape the future of the team and the company.

What we're looking for

• Someone to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects developing physical modelling of the real world in small multi-disciplinary teams responsible for software development, systems engineering and delivery.
• Excellent systems engineering and project management skills
• A strong background in one or more of the applicable technical disciplines- physics, software development, modelling, gaming engine development, and an appreciation of all of these.
• An affinity with lean/agile methods and software development tools; version control, task management, continuous integration, etc
• In addition to the technical aspects of the role, we value the ability to Be adaptable to create different features and effects, as well as being creative to work around a problem, finding innovative solutions to keep us on track.
• Demonstrate commitment and integrity in delivering on time - as well as to cost and quality - so experience in, or a good appreciation of task package management is also highly desirable
• Work across different projects and departments, and so value strong team spirit, and communication skills.
• This role is a great opportunity to be a key figure in a small but critical team within the business, in a technically interesting and challenging field.

Our company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. 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.

Salary and working style

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification