Algorithm or Autonomy Engineers

Fynity; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking talented individuals to join a specialist team focused on developing advanced algorithms for next-generation autonomous systems and AI-enabled defense technologies. In this role, you will be at the forefront of engineering, contributing to critical national defense programs from early-stage research through to real-world implementation. The position offers hybrid working options and multiple career pathways, allowing you to collaborate across disciplines while tackling complex challenges in navigation, tracking, and machine learning. If you are passionate about defense innovation and meet the eligibility criteria for UK SC clearance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Career Pathways

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Exposure to Complex Systems

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development.
• Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-impact programmes across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Focus on navigation, guidance, tracking, sensor/data fusion, and machine learning.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Machine Learning

Navigation

Sensor/Data Fusion

Kalman Filtering

SLAM

Autonomous Decision-Making

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Control Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

PhD in a Technical Discipline

Job description

Join a specialist team developing advanced algorithms at the core of next-generation Autonomous Systems, Guided Weapons, and AI-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 the following areas:
• 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.