Algorithm Specialist

Cirrus Selection; West of England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant

On-site Medical Centre

Parking

Job summary

Cirrus Selection in Bristol is seeking an Algorithm Specialist to join a world-class technical engineering team. You will develop algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink across control, navigation, and data fusion, contributing to national security and advanced weapon systems.

This role offers exposure to ground-breaking technologies, interaction with modelling, image processing, and software teams, and progression opportunities within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design
• Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications

Responsibilities

• You will cultivate a broad and in-depth knowledge across a variety of applicable fields and topics.
• You will work on complex and exciting concepts and products
• You will be exposed to ground-breaking technological innovations and our Engineers play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

Skills

Algorithms

Machine Learning

Flight Dynamics

Autonomous Systems

Robotics

Sensor Fusion

Education

Degree in STEM (math-heavy)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

PyTorch

OpenAI Gym

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £57,000 p/a + benefits (Overtime, Bonus, Pension & more)

Hours: 37 hours per week

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Algorithm Specialist to join a world class technical engineering company based in Bristol. This role will be very important to developing capabilities to help protect national interests and global security. This could be just what you are looking for?

The Algorithm Specialist will develop Algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink, in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning as a key member of the Guidance, Control & Navigation team. As an Algorithm Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, and Software amongst others

Benefits of working here:

• State of the art technology & innovation
• External learning and development encouraged.
• Light and airy university type campus.
• Friendly environment!
  • Restaurant, On site Medical Centre, Parking / Easy Access to train station, Coffee Shops & Onsite Shop, Sports & Social Club and More

Typical activities include:

• You will cultivate a broad and in-depth knowledge across a variety of applicable fields and topics.
• You will work on complex and exciting concepts and products
• You will be exposed to ground-breaking technological innovations and our Engineers play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

Skills and qualifications required from the following:

• 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++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design
• Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications

This role is only open to British Citizens or Dual Nationals with British Citizenship, as you will need to gain UK Security Clearance, potentially to DV level in the future.