Develop and validate advanced simulation models for ballistic and blast protection of armoured vehicles. Utilize Finite Element Analysis and hydrocode methods for high-strain-rate events and armour design. Requires a degree in a relevant field and experience with explicit dynamics simulation tools.
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Ballistic Protection Modelling Engineer
About the Company
Our client is a leading European defence manufacturer specialising in the development, production, and modernisation of military vehicles and systems. The company plays a key role in delivering advanced land systems to global defence markets.
With continued investment in R&D and vehicle survivability, we are expanding our engineering capability and are looking for a Ballistic Protection Modelling Engineer to join our growing team.
The Role
As a Ballistic Protection Modelling Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and validating advanced simulation models to assess and optimise the ballistic and blast protection of armoured vehicles and defence systems.
This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Computational Physics.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and run simulations of ballistic impacts, blast events, and fragment threats
- Apply Finite Element Analysis and hydrocode methods to model high-strain-rate events
- Design and optimise armour solutions (steel, ceramics, composites, hybrid systems)
- Correlate simulation results with physical testing and firing trials
- Support vehicle development programmes with survivability analysis
- Work cross-functionally with design, materials, and test teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling methodologies and tools
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Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with explicit dynamics / impact simulation tools (e.g. LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ANSYS Autodyn)
- Strong understanding of material behaviour under high strain rates
- Knowledge of ballistics, blast physics, or armour systems is highly desirable
- Programming/data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB or similar)
- Ability to interpret test data and validate simulation models
- Fluent English (Czech is an advantage but not essential)
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What They Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and vehicle survivability projects
- Access to advanced simulation tools and real-world testing programmes
- Collaborative, international engineering environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation support (if applicable)
- Career development within a growing European defence group
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to work on technologies that directly impact vehicle survivability and personnel protection in real-world scenarios. You’ll be part of a team shaping the next generation of armoured systems across global markets.
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If you’re passionate about simulation, high-performance materials, and solving complex impact problems, we’d love to hear from you.
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