Algorithm Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an engineer to develop advanced algorithms for innovative defence technologies. This role involves research and development across critical programmes, requiring expertise in MATLAB and Python, a degree or PhD in a technical area, and eligibility for UK SC clearance. With opportunities for hybrid working and career growth in technical or managerial paths, join a team tackling national defence challenges.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working

Multiple career pathways (technical or managerial)

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Exposure to complex systems

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and simulation.
• Experience in autonomous decision-making and control systems.
• Candidates must be eligible for UK SC (Security Check) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms for Autonomous Systems and Guided Weapons.
• Contribute to high-impact programmes across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Collaborate on complex national defence programmes.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Autonomous decision-making

Navigation

machine learning

Kalman filtering

SLAM

Verification & validation

Education

Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Degree or PhD in Control Engineering

Degree or PhD in Mathematics

Degree or PhD in Physics

Job description

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Join a specialist team developing advanced algorithms at the core of next-generation Autonomous Systems, Guided Weapons, and ML-enabled defence technologies.

You’ll contribute to high-impact programmes across the full engineering lifecycle — from early-stage research and feasibility studies through to development, trials, and in-service enhancement. Focus areas include navigation, guidance, tracking, sensor/data fusion, and machine learning.

Key requirements:

• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and simulation
• Degree or PhD in a technical discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• Experience in one or more of:
• Autonomous decision-making and control systems
• Navigation, estimation, or tracking algorithms (e.g. Kalman filtering, SLAM)
• AI/ML, including real-time implementation and model validation
• Verification & validation of complex algorithms in mission-critical systems

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid/flexible working and multiple career pathways (technical or managerial)
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration on critical national defence programmes
• Exposure to complex systems: RF/IR seekers, inertial sensors, thrust vectoring, and more

Candidates must be eligible for UK SC (Security Check) clearance.

Apply now to work at the forefront of defence innovation.