Algorithm Specialist
// Role Summary
Join our GCN team as an Algorithm Specialist, developing critical algorithms for current and future Weapon and Missile Systems throughout their lifecycle, from concept to in-service support.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative algorithms in areas including Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning.
- Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept creation to in-service support.
- Collaborate with diverse engineering disciplines like Simulation, Software, and Systems Design.
- Utilise tools and libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C/C++.
- Requires a degree in a mathematical subject or equivalent experience.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team is at the forefront of delivering algorithms across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing algorithms that are crucial for achieving the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems.
The Opportunity
As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers. You will interact with other subject areas such as Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks, and Technical Quality.
You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground-breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.
What we're looking for
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with a mathematical content (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science).
- Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage.
- Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
- Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning.
- Proficiency with tools and libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, PyTorch.