Principal Analyst

Want to join a company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering highly bespoke solutions?
Join a reputable business who have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!

Join a team at an exciting time, at the start of re-defining their systems, with the opportunity to influence and shape the product!

Responsibilities:

1. Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of Sonar Systems using established methodologies.
• Develop appropriate models and analysis based on performance requirements collaboratively defined with the system design team, aligning with customer specifications.

1. Performance Modelling, Design Trade-offs, and Product Development

• Model performance across a broad spectrum of realistic underwater conditions.
• Evaluate sonar performance against customer requirements for inclusion in bid responses.
• Employ modelling and simulation to guide product decisions and refine Concepts of Operation/Employment, effectively quantifying the impact of Sonar System Design decisions on performance.

1. Support to Trials

• Assist in the execution of sea trials.
• Analyse trial data, assessing it against system performance requirements.
• Produce comprehensive reports on trial data analysis, drawing clear conclusions regarding trial success and the performance of the sonar system against its requirements.

1. Reporting and Collaboration

• Regularly report on the progress of assigned work to project and product development teams.
• Provide expertise during design reviews and customer presentations.

Experience needed:

• A relevant bachelor's degree (a higher degree is preferred) in Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM field (consideration will be given to other STEM degrees if the required skillset is demonstrated).
• Commercial experience in one or more of the following areas, preferably within the sonar or similar domain:
  • Operational Analysis
  • Trials Data Analysis
  • Performance Prediction Modelling
  • Performance Requirement Interpretation and Analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and concisely to both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Proficiency in the use of mathematical and scientific modelling tools, such as MATLAB.
• Proven ability to set and meet deadlines effectively.
• Existing or attainable Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.

For full information, please get in touch!