Algorithm Design Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid overtime

Pension contributions

Flexible leave

Subsidised meals on-site

Free parking

Training and development

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions seeks a Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer in Bristol to work on advanced navigation technology for defence systems, covering the full algorithm development lifecycle from concept to practical implementation.

You will apply mathematical and engineering knowledge to investigate problems, develop innovative solutions, and assess performance in realistic scenarios, from concept to deployment. Security clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another mathematically focused discipline – a PhD would be desirable
• Experience developing navigation algorithms using MATLAB and similar tools
• Demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
• British Citizen eligible for high-level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full algorithm development lifecycle
• Apply mathematical and engineering knowledge to investigate problems
• Develop innovative solutions and assess how different approaches perform in realistic scenarios
• Work on navigation technology for defence systems

Skills

Navigation algorithms

Programming

Real-time implementation

Validation & verification

Navigation experience

Mathematics background

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Aerospace Engineering

Control Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PhD desirable

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 Depending on Experience

Location: Bristol – Primarily On-Site

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and turning mathematical concepts into real-world systems?

You will work on sophisticated navigation technology that plays a critical role in the development and evolution of advanced defence systems.

Your work could range from exploring new concepts and technologies through to developing solutions for existing products, giving you the opportunity to see your ideas progress from early research through to practical implementation.

About the Role:

As part of the guidance, navigation and guidance team, you will be involved in the full algorithm development lifecycle. You will apply your mathematical and engineering knowledge to investigate problems, develop innovative solutions and assess how different approaches perform in realistic scenarios.

About You:

• A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another mathematically focused discipline – a PhD would be desirable
• Experience developing navigation algorithms using MATLAB and similar tools
• Demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
• British Citizen eligible for high-level security clearance

Benefits:

• Annual bonuses, paid overtime, pension contributions, up to 15 additional flexible leave, subsidised meals on-site, free parking, ongoing training and development, and so forth.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British or Dual Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

This is a permanent role