Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of navigation accuracy and system robustness, applying your expertise in algorithm design to solve complex engineering challenges.
You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimising algorithms that drive the performance of state-of-the-art defence systems.
This position has the posability to considor someone relocating within the UK to the London area - please get in touch to find out more
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching, developing, testing, and evaluating navigation algorithms
- Contributing to both contract and research activities
- Supporting initial missile feasibility and concept studies
- Assisting in assessment and development programmes
- Upgrading algorithms for in-service products
- Collaborating with the Guidance, Control, and Navigation Department
- Interacting with related disciplines to support weapon system products
Job Requirements:
- Strong programming skills, including proficiency in MATLAB
- Relevant industrial experience or a degree with a strong mathematical content (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics)
- Experience in real-time implementation, validation & verification, and navigation
- Knowledge of state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, design, comparative evaluation, and testing
- PhD qualification is advantageous
Benefits:
- Annual bonus potential.
- 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
- Flexible working arrangements and support for ongoing learning.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance options, among others.
- 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: Including subsidised meals.
Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification or requirement, we encourage you to apply