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Algorithm Specialist

MBDA
Stevenage
1 year ago
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The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner is looking for an experienced Algorithm Specialist to develop Missile and Weapon Systems algorithms across a wide range of defence products. As part of this team, you will support studies managing the complex performance trades between software and hardware and support algorithm proving activities. This position is based at the Bristol site.

As an Algorithm Specialist, the successful candidate will cover a range of capabilities such as autopilots, control systems, mid-course guidance, homing, propulsion control, and mission planning. Activities throughout the product life cycle include early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, product development, and customer support.

What we're looking for:

Experience in algorithm development in a relevant area (such as guidance, control, data fusion, optimisation, navigation) Experience in Mathematical Modelling would be beneficial (such as flight dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors, and actuation systems) A good understanding of simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB and Simulink, or similar) and programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, Python).

What you'll get to do as an Algorithm Specialist:

Responsible for developing specific algorithms or studies to support a critical programme. Responsibilities include concept studies, algorithm design and trade-off studies, trials preparation, trials analysis and reporting, architecture definition, algorithm, and model validation. Autonomous and will be able to act as a point of contact for GCN's interactions with the other project teams, e.g., Simulation and Modelling, Software, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Systems Design & Validation and Technical Quality Perform technical analyses and investigations into various issues and problems and prepare and develop solutions individually or as a project team member. Engage with the algorithm users and understand and respond to their needs.

"Please Note:This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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