Flight Physics & Performance Engineer

pWe are looking for a highly capable Flight Physics Performance Engineer to support the development, implementation, and validation of high-fidelity simulation environments for missile system performance analysis. In this role, you will design and maintain 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) simulation frameworks, implement flight physics and guidance models, and ensure simulation tools are robust, scalable, and aligned with system requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enable accurate performance predictions and support broader system design activities. /ppThis position is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical skills, hands‑on experience in simulation toolchains, and a passion for advancing the modelling capabilities behind next‑generation missile systems. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop, maintain, and extend 6-DoF simulation environments for missile performance assessment, system trade studies, and design validation. /liliImplement and refine flight physics models, including aerodynamics, propulsion behavior, actuator dynamics, sensor models, and environmental effects. /liliBuild and integrate simulation tools and analysis utilities to support SIL, CIL, and HIL test configurations. /liliDefine, decompose, and manage system and simulation requirements using DOORS NG or similar systems engineering tools. /liliGenerate clear, structured, and technically rigorous documentation, covering modelling assumptions, equations of motion, validation results, and verification. /liliProduce and execute test cases for requirement verification across multiple simulation levels (SIL, CIL, HIL). /liliWork cross-functionally with Guidance, Navigation Control (GNC), Systems Engineering, Software, and Flight Dynamics teams to ensure model fidelity and alignment with system needs. /liliParticipate in design and technical reviews, presenting simulation methodologies, performance outcomes, and model limitations. /liliSupport algorithm development teams by providing simulation environments, interfaces, and validation scenarios. /liliActively contribute to continuous improvement of internal simulation capabilities, toolchains, and workflows. /liliRepresent the simulation domain in external collaborations, technical meetings, or strategic advisory groups when required. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliProven experience developing and managing 6-DoF simulations for aerospace or missile systems. /liliStrong understanding of flight mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion models, rigid‑body dynamics, and related numerical methods. /liliHands‑on experience with simulation tool development, including model integration, scenario generation, and test automation. /liliProven coding experience preferred: Python, C/C++, Rust. /liliExperience with SIL, CIL, and HIL simulations and verification processes. /liliStrong technical writing skills and experience in producing advanced engineering documentation. /liliProficiency with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modelling environments; experience with MathWorks tools is highly valued. /liliAbility to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical topics clearly. /liliProactive attitude, good problem‑solving skills, and willingness to take ownership of simulation tasks and toolchain development. /li /ulpMSc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields. /pulliFluency in English is a must. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr