Algorithm Specialist

MBDA Missile Systems; West of England; In loco; GBP 50.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare plan

Site facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

MBDA Missile Systems is seeking an Algorithm Specialist in GCN to design and deliver advanced guidance, navigation and control algorithms for current and future missile systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on concepts from early stage to in-service support.

The role emphasizes complex algorithm development, model-based design and cross-domain collaboration, with security clearance requirements and an on-site work model supported by flexible working arrangements.

Competenze

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience with mathematical content.
• Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servos, Autonomous Systems or Robotics.
• Experience with Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning.
• Proficiency with Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, PyTorch, OpenAI Gym/Universe, Model-based design.
• Experience in algorithm research or product development and support.
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies.

Mansioni

• Develop and validate GCN algorithms across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Simulation, Image Processing, Software and Hardware-in-the-Loop.
• Deliver innovative guidance, control and navigation solutions for missile systems.
• Contribute to data fusion, tracking and mission planning activities.

Conoscenze

Flight Dynamics

Aerodynamics

Sensors

Autonomous Systems

Robotics

Mechatronics

Data Fusion

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Strumenti

Matlab

Simulink

Python

C/C++

PyTorch

OpenAI Gym/Universe

Model based design

Descrizione del lavoro

Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems.

Salary

£50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, 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, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality. You’ll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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

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