Tracking Algorithms Engineer

ALTEN; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled engineer to develop advanced algorithms for next-generation defence systems. This role involves high-precision tracking, sensor fusion, and naval fire control, contributing directly to national security. Join a talented team in a fast-paced environment, utilizing MATLAB and Python throughout the full algorithm development lifecycle. With a focus on career development and exciting projects, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting while working on cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible Working

Social Gatherings and Team Building

Personalised Career Path

Exciting Engineering Projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years in algorithm development for radar or C2 systems.
• Strong experience in target tracking and state estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain behavioural models for tracking applications.
• Create interface specifications for system-level integration.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Target Tracking

State Estimation

MATLAB

Python

Error Source Analysis

Systems Integration

C2 Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Master's Degree Preferred

Relevant Technical Background in UK Armed Forces

Tools

NVIM

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Join ALTEN UK and play a key role in developing advanced algorithms for next-generation defence systems. You'll support a long-term UK programme focused on high-precision tracking, sensor fusion, and naval fire control - integrating radar and electro-optical (EO) technologies with complex mathematical modelling. This is your chance to contribute directly to national security on a technically challenging and highly impactful project. You'll join a small, skilled team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working hands-on across the full algorithm development lifecycle using tools like MATLAB, Python, and advanced system-level modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain behavioural models for tracking and control applications
2. Lead algorithm specification and support down-selection of optimal solutions
3. Create and refine interface specifications for system-level integration
4. Support the integration of radar and EO sensor data into target tracking and state estimation routines
5. Conduct modelling and analysis using MATLAB and Python
6. Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure smooth handoff to command and control (C2) components and embedded platforms

Qualifications

Skills

1. 5+ years' experience in algorithm development for radar, EO, or C2 systems
2. Strong experience with target tracking, state estimation, and error source analysis
3. Proficient in MATLAB (modelling, debugging) and Python
4. Familiarity with NVIM and general algorithm prototyping tools
5. Knowledge of command and control (C2) systems and systems integration
6. Previous experience in defence, marine, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's degree (Master's Preferred) in a relevant field such as Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical, or Physics.
2. Alternatively, a relevant technical background in the UK Armed Forces with applied systems engineering experience is equally valued.
3. Eligible for and SC Clearance, and Sole UK National (UK Eyes Only)

Additional Information

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We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

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In short you get:

1. A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
2. A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
3. A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
4. A competitive salary
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Pension Scheme
7. Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
8. Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
9. Flexible way of working (role dependent)