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 experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions 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 our Weapon System team here at MBDA, you will join a dynamic team who are integral to our advanced weapon system development. You will be part of a specialist team that uses product knowledge and system analysis to develop algorithms that ensure we're ahead of the competition within sophisticated weapon systems, using ground breaking algorithm technology such as machine-learning and artificial intelligence.
You will:
* Design, develop and test mathematical algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and Python
* Interpret technical specifications and collaborate with other departments to understand how the algorithms will be used, and especially with the software team to define how they will be implemented
* Influence the way we develop 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:
Any experience in the following areas would be beneficial:
* Mathematical analysis / modelling
* Numerical simulation
* Data Science, especially machine learning
* Geospatial data and/or geographical information systems
* Software development
* A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification
* Ability and confidence to work with mathematics
* A commitment to product quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it
* A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering community
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
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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