Defence Analysis Opportunity
Deloitte's Analytics & AI practice is seeking a motivated and technically capable Mission Engineering Analyst to support modelling, simulation, and operations research activities within our Defence systems team. Working under the guidance of the Senior Mission Engineering Manager, this role contributes to the analysis and development of digital engineering and simulation tools.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to projects or national significance including defence, critical infrastructure and national resilience, in a new and exciting area of practice, leveraging state-of-the-art engineering practices and technologies.
About the Role
* Contribute to the design, development, and execution of models and simulations to support mission and system analysis.
* Apply operations research methods to assess system performance and support decision-making.
* Support integration of modelling and simulation outputs into broader systems engineering activities.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver modelling support for system-of-systems projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and a passion for solving complex Defence problems using computational and analytical techniques. The following skills are required:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Operations Research or a related technical discipline.
* Up to 4 years' experience (including postgraduate study) in a relevant technical role.
* Basic knowledge of modelling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, AnyLogic, or similar).
* Familiarity with operations research, decision analysis, or system dynamics methods.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-thinking mindset.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
At Deloitte, we focus on interesting and impactful work, always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and society. We prioritise flexibility and choice, recognising that balance is key. Our perks and benefits include retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.