Algorithm Specialist

Salary

Up to £55,000, depending on experience

5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers and will interact with other subject areas such as Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality. You’ll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning.

You will be exposed to groundbreaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle. Please note, we are currently recruiting for a number of projects including FCAS/Tempest.

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)
• Relevant Post‑Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage
• Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics
• Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning
• Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, PyTorch, OpenAI‑Gym/Universe, Model‑based design
• Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include:
Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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