Join MBDA as an Algorithm Developer in Bristol on a full-time, hybrid basis (4 days on-site per week). Earn circa £55,000 per year depending on experience, while developing innovative mathematical algorithms for advanced weapon systems. Applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals.
Requirements
A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science).
Experience in mathematical analysis, modelling, and numerical simulation.
Beneficial experience: Data Science and Machine Learning, geospatial data/GIS, and software development.
Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship to meet security clearance requirements.
Skills & Responsibilities
Matlab, Simulink and Python: Design, develop, and test mathematical algorithms to maximize advanced weapon system performance.
Technical collaboration: Interpret specifications and work alongside Software, Human Factors, Simulation and Modelling, and Systems teams to define algorithm functionality.
Process influence: Drive progressive thinking, quality, and improvements in Mission Planning and Command and Control algorithm development.
Potential transition routes: People from data science, software engineering, or mathematical modelling roles may bring relevant numerical and coding skills, alongside meeting mandatory citizenship requirements.
Job description
Join our Weapon System team at MBDA as an Algorithm Developer, working on innovative algorithms for advanced weapon systems!
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
As an Algorithm Developer within the MBDA Weapon System Algorithms and Performance team you will be integral to our advanced weapon system development programmes. You will be part of a specialist group that develop weapon system algorithms that ensure we're ahead of the competition. With a deep understanding of mathematics and algorithms you will develop ground breaking technology that maximises the performance of MBDA capability.
You will:
Design, develop and test mathematical algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and Python
Interpret technical specifications and collaborate with other departments (Software, Human Factors, Simulation and Modelling, Systems and Experimentation teams) to define the algorithm functionality
Influence our processes and the way we develop Mission Planning and Command and Control algorithms within the team and more widely within MBDA
Demonstrate a dedication to quality through progressive thinking and rigour
What we're looking for from you:
A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science). Mathematical analysis / modelling and numerical simulation is a core aspect of this role
A commitment to product quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it
A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering community
Experience in any the following areas would be beneficial:
Data Science and Machine Learning
Geospatial data and/or geographical information systems
Software development
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