Algorithms Team Lead

Bristol

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive technologist to lead a team of technical professionals to develop algorithms for the next generation of weapon system.

Job Title: Algorithms Team Lead - FCAS/Tempest

Salary: up to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: this role is predominantly site based 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.

The opportunity:

This is an incredibly visible role within MBDA, your chance to both lead a team and influence how and where algorithms are used within the company.

We are a specialist and forward-thinking team using existing knowledge and mathematical analysis to develop the algorithms that underpin the advanced capabilities of our weapon systems. To keep ahead of our rivals, we are always looking to the state of the art in algorithm technology. This includes an increasing adoption of methods that employ machine-learning and artificial intelligence.

FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan.  FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new approach to weapon integration and employment of effects rather than just traditional integration of effectors to an existing platform.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead a team of algorithm developers typically using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Collaborate with the systems teams to understand how the algorithms will be used, and with the software team to appreciate how they will be implemented.
• Be responsible for defining the toolchain and process for ensuring integrity through to the final product.
• Have the ability to influence:
  • How we develop algorithms within the team and more widely within MBDA.
  • How the team grows and adapts to meet evolving technological needs.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of leading teams of highly qualified and technical individuals.
• A commitment to quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it.
• A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering community.

Any experience in any of the following areas would be highly beneficial:

• Software development
• Mathematical analysis
• Numerical simulation
• Machine learning

Interested?  Apply now!

Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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