Senior Algorithm Specialist: Guidance, Navigation & Control

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare plan

Site facilities

Job summary

Matchtech's client in the defence and security sector is seeking an Algorithm Specialist to join the GCN team, delivering algorithms across the full life cycle from concept through in-service support for Weapon and Missile Systems.

You will work on Control, Navigation, Guidance, and Data Fusion projects within a specialist engineering team, liaising with Simulation, Image Processing, Software, and Sensor groups to ensure robust, innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content.
• Experience in algorithm research and/or product development and support.
• Domain knowledge in Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Proficiency in algorithms knowledge, including Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, PyTorch, OpenAI-Gym/Universe, Model-based design.
• Keen interest in innovative technologies and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative algorithms in areas such as Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning.
• Working on complex concepts and products within a specialist team of engineers.
• Liaising with departments including Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, and Validation.
• Contributing to development and support of complex weapon systems throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Control

Navigation

Data Fusion

Tracking and Guidance

Machine Learning

Education

Degree in a mathematical content subject

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Python

C/C++

PyTorch

Job description

Matchtech's client in the defence and security sector is seeking an Algorithm Specialist to join the GCN team, delivering algorithms across the full life cycle from concept through in-service support for Weapon and Missile Systems.

You will work on Control, Navigation, Guidance, and Data Fusion projects within a specialist engineering team, liaising with Simulation, Image Processing, Software, and Sensor groups to ensure robust, innovative solutions.