Job Description
Modelling Engineer-MASS
Modelling Engineer – Corsham (SN13)
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25 days annual leave
Salary £33,000 - £42,000
We have a vacancy for a capable Software Developer with an engineering and/or physics background to join our team as a Senior Model Engineer.
You will be part of a team of eight Model Engineers, who maintain and develop a set of computational models that underpin crucial defence analysis and planning. The tools we develop are used by us, as well as our MOD customer for studies that help us understand the technical aspects of our work and clarify future requirements. They are also included in an integrated software suite that enables our MOD customer to carry out operational planning activities. There is scope to work on other projects in the company from time to time.
We’re expecting that you’ll be looking for a team where you can become respected as an expert in your field, where you can be recognised for all the effort you put into getting things right and where you can physically see that you’re making a difference.
Well look no further – we’ve been expecting you!
How your experience will be utilised
Supporting our end-users as a technical expert
Capture and analysis of requirements
Change requests
Design and development
Testing and analysing of software
Carrying out model-based study/investigation work and maintaining documentation
The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more
We’re expecting that you’ve done this role before, so you’ll know how to do it whilst spinning multiple plates:
Working, technical knowledge of C#, C++. Prior knowledge of Fortran is useful but required.
A sound grasp of the key principles and techniques of physics and maths-based computer modelling, and a desire to put those skills to work solving technical challenges as part of a team of engineers.
Demonstrable ability to develop computational algorithms to solve practical problems.
Our non-negotiable:
Due to the highly secure nature of the projects you’ll be working on, you must be a UK National, and be willing to undergo and maintain appropriate UK government Security Clearance
Who are MASS?
We help our customers realise the value of their data. We’re an ambitious technology company with a strong history in defence and we specialise in working in secure environments (hence the Security requirements!).
MASS are an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.
Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!