Join to apply for the Senior Algorithm Engineer role at MBDAThe Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity to be the first of a growing team in our Stevenage facility!Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 5 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salaryPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced 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 treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…The opportunity: As a Senior Algorithm Specialist you will develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity.You will influence the current and future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators, propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms.What we're looking for from you:Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verificationAbility to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to express the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/objectivesManaging complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering systemAble to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theoryCommunicating complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearlyDiagnosing abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation (Matlab & Simulink)Influencing technically when there are other factors driving teamsA particular interest in applications with control experience, preferably applied flight control, bit this is not essentialOur 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr