Algorithms Engineer

Job Description

As an Algorithms Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced technologies and create solutions in the field of Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers!

Salary: Circa £45,000 to £57,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 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:

We have a number of exciting opportunities for various levels of experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing Radio Frequency (RF) Seekers team. You'll be performing activities including algorithm development and systems studies.

This is an exceptional chance to be part of multiple Seeker programmes, including Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) and Meteor, and contribute to the development of Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors.

What makes this opportunity truly unique is the scope it offers for innovation and technical growth. You will have the chance to get involved in a variety of systems tasks, driving the technical scope of the programmes. As part of our specialist and diverse team, you will have many opportunities to develop your skills, and be fully supported in doing so. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the industry and technology, and we are committed to helping you build a successful career while working with incredible technologies and products.

As part of the role, you will be involved in a number of activities including many of the following:

• Develop algorithms and ensure they are fit for purpose

• Conduct studies to identify any deficiencies and propose future changes

• Collaborate with individuals from various areas of expertise

• Integrate algorithms within complex Seeker models

• Undertake system studies and performance analysis

• Foster innovation, including the use of agile methods, process improvements, and machine learning/AI in our products

What we're looking for from you:

Essential experience:

• Algorithm development

• Identification, Planning and Running of investigations to inform systems design

• Data analysis

Desirable experience, but not essential:

• Modelling and coding (significant experience of MATLAB and ideally Simulink)

• Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing

• Experience in forming hypotheses and creating the method to prove them.

• Technical report writing

• Machine Learning and AI

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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.

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