Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation
// Role Summary
Develop and evaluate cutting-edge Navigation Algorithms for complex guided weapon systems as an Algorithm Design Engineer at MBDA, contributing to crucial research, development, and testing.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and evaluate navigation algorithms for advanced weapon systems.
- Work across research, concept, development, and upgrade phases of product lifecycles.
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department.
- Requires strong programming skills, particularly in MATLAB.
- BPSS security clearance required; must be a British or Dual UK national.
// Role Specification
About the Role
The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be a key member of the dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department. You will contribute to a diverse range of contract and research activities that significantly impact multiple areas of MBDA's product deliveries. Navigation algorithms are fundamental to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into numerous related disciplines with which we maintain a high level of interaction.
Algorithm Development Lifecycle
Algorithms are developed and evaluated at various stages of the product 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.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will ideally possess a PhD qualification with relevant industrial experience, or a Degree with a strong mathematical foundation in fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. Demonstrable experience in programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification, and navigation is essential. Strong programming skills, especially in MATLAB, are required. Previous experience with state-of-the-art navigation algorithms, navigation algorithm design, comparative evaluation, and testing would be a significant advantage.
What We Offer
- Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience.
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Flexible Working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity and neonatal leave.
- Facilities: Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
Security Requirements
Candidates must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After the offer stage, all successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.