Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bristol is seeking a Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer to develop and evaluate cutting-edge navigation algorithms for complex guided weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, ideally in MATLAB, and should be PhD qualified with relevant industrial experience. The role offers a salary up to £55,000, hybrid working arrangements, and additional benefits including performance-based bonuses and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills including MATLAB.
• PhD qualified or relevant degree related to mathematics.
• Experience with navigation algorithm design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop navigation algorithms as part of wider systems solutions.
• Evaluate navigation algorithms for missile feasibility and concept studies.
• Support upgrades for in-service product navigation systems.

Skills

Strong programming skills

MATLAB

Real-time implementation

Validation and verification

Navigation experience

State-of-the-art navigation algorithms

Education

PhD in relevant field

Degree with strong mathematical content

Job description

Our Navigation Algorithm Design Engineers work on fast-moving projects to develop and evaluate navigation algorithms, involved in researching, developing, testing and evaluating algorithms as part of wider systems solutions at MBDA. The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department, where you will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities that impact multiple areas of deliveries within MBDA.

Navigation algorithms are central to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems products. This role will help you understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into a number of related disciplines with whom we have a high level of interactions.

Algorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle, including:

• Research studies, both externally and internally funded, to investigate algorithms for future developments
• Algorithms to support initial missile feasibility and concept studies
• Algorithms in support of assessment and development programmes
• Algorithms to support upgrades for in-service products

Strong programming skills are required, including MATLAB. Ideally, you should be PhD qualified and have relevant industrial experience or a degree with a strong mathematical content (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics).

Previous demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation, verification, and navigation experience are necessary. Relevant experience with state-of-the-art navigation algorithms, Navigation Algorithm design, comparative evaluation, and testing is a strong advantage.

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

What We Offer

Salary: Up to £55,000, 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.

• 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
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more