Weapon Systems Algorithms Engineer

1 week ago

Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

**Salary**: depends on experience + bonus + benefits

**Hybrid working pattern**: Predominantly site based

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for an adaptable technologist with an aptitude for mathematics to complement our team of technical professionals to develop algorithms for future weapon systems.

**The Role**
- Algorithm development and test using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
- Collaboration with the systems team to understand how the algorithms will be used, and with the software team to appreciate how they will be implemented.
- Opportunities to influence:

- How we develop algorithms within the team and more widely within MBDA.
- How the team grows and adapts to meet evolving technological needs.

**What's in it for you?**
- Experience gained rapidly to meet immediate project needs.
- Training on our products, and on the analysis used by the algorithms we develop.
- On the job training within a team of specialists.
- Responsibility through task ownership.
- Opportunities for progression in technical and managerial directions.
- Opportunities to work at MBDA sites in the UK, France, Germany and Italy.

**What are we looking for?**
- A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification.
- An aptitude and willingness to work with mathematics.
- A commitment to quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it.
- A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering community.

**Any experience in any of the following areas would be highly beneficial**:

- Mathematical analysis
- Numerical simulation
- Machine learning
- Software development

**What's great about the team?**
- We are a specialist and forward-thinking team using product knowledge and mathematical analysis to develop the algorithms that underpin the advanced capabilities of our weapon systems.
- To keep ahead of our rivals, we are always looking to the state of the art in algorithm technology. This includes an increasing adoption of methods that employ machine-learning and artificial intelligence.

We are a small team with
- Clear purpose;
- A collegiate and rewarding working environment;
- A strong and cooperative team ethic;
- A commitment to quality;
- A willingness to embrace change;
- A clear identity;
- Value placed on diversity.

**What to expect**:
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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

**Please Note**: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances

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