Simulation Modelling & Performance Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Mission Systems Division in Wimborne (Dorset) is seeking a Performance Engineer to join the Simulation, Modelling & Performance team. You will model air-to-air refuelling and weapons carriage systems across the life cycle, using real-time, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop techniques to support current products and influence future developments.

You will work with customer and supplier models, perform detailed data analysis, and apply first-principle calculations to debug

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline.
• 0-5 years’ experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Model products across the life cycle from concept through in-service.
• First principles hand calculations to co-simulations of multiple integrated systems.
• Real-time, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop modelling.
• Integration with customer and supplier models.
• Component, system, ground and flight test support.
• Detailed analysis of large data sets to confirm performance, validate models and solve problems.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Control theory

Aerodynamics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or Physics degree

Tools

ANSYS

MSC Software

MathWorks

Job description

Our site in Wimborne - former Cobham Mission Systems, now part of the Eaton portfolio – is manufacturing air-to-air refueling systems and actuation (weapons carriage), primarily for defense markets. The site has a workforce of approximately 1,000 people. It is a state-of-the-art facility, using the most modern techniques in AI, Machine Learning, integrating testing, next generation systems. It is also a people enabling organization, striving on career growth and employees’ happiness.

We are ITAR Regulated for this site and must be eligable for Security clearance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Traffic_in_Arms_Regulations

What you’ll do:

Eaton Mission Systems Division are looking for a Performance Engineer to work as part of the Simulation, Modelling & Performance team based in Wimborne, Dorset. The team is responsible for the performance of the Probe & Drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling systems and the Weapons Carriage & Release systems; these systems can include hydromechanical, electromechanical and software subsystems. Using a combination of industry standard and internally developed tools the team provides support to the current products and is heavily involved in R&D to help shape future products.

Our capability to model Probe & Drogue refuelling is world leading and strives to reduce development and customer flight test costs.

As a Performance Engineer your main responsibilities will include:

• Modelling of products at all stages of the life cycle from concept through to in-service.
• First principle hand calculations up to complex co-simulations of multiple integrated systems.
• Real-time, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop modelling.
• Integration with customer and supplier models.
• Component, system, ground and flight test support.
• Detailed analysis of large data sets to confirm performance, validate models and solve problems.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline.
• 0-5 years’ experience in a related role.

Skills:

• A strong understanding of engineering subjects including solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, control theory and aerodynamics.
• Experience in some industry standard modelling tools e.g. ANSYS, MSC Software or Mathworks from a degree project or previous employment.
• Experience of a programming language - desirable.
• The ability to understand and analyse complex technical problems.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Self-motivation and ability to solve complex problems with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, reporting and presentation skills.
• A desire to learn and develop their career.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.