Algorithm Development Lead

Join our Guidance, Control and Navigation team to be part of ground breaking technological innovations. Contribute meaningfully to the development of our complex weapon systems at every stage of the lifecycle.

Job Title: Algorithm Development Lead

Salary:  Circa £58,000 dependent on experience

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 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.

The opportunity:

Applications are encouraged for the role of Algorithm Development Lead in Stevenage where you will build and lead a team of engineers who develop and maintain algorithms for the next generation of the customer Missile and Weapon Systems. This includes onboard algorithms for guidance, control and navigation.

You will lead the Stevenage algorithm activities with the opportunity to be involved in steering the technical direction of activities and have the opportunity to grow your team to support future activities. An important aspect of the role will be to act as the GCN point of contact for the Stevenage algorithm team in managing relationships with our partners and customers.

You'll work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers. You'll interact with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality.

What we're looking for from you:

Specific knowledge or experience in any of these areas is of benefit:

• You will have strong leadership and communication skills
• You will favour a collaborative, open approach to leadership and have the ability to inspire others in order to reach goals and objectives
• Ideally, you will have experience of leading teams
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control
• Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)
• Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is beneficial
• Domain knowledge such as Guidance, Navigation, Control Command and Control, Dynamic Systems, Sensors, and Autonomous Systems or similar technical knowledge is beneficial
• Experience algorithms development and associated tools is beneficial
• Experience of algorithm research and / or product development and support
• Relevant read across knowledge and skills from complementary subject areas are welcomed.

Please note that we are currently recruiting for a number of Projects including FCAS/Tempest.

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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: 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
• 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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