At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop navigation algorithms for cutting-edge guided weapon systems.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at MBDA, a leader in defence technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible leave, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Experience excellent career growth in a supportive and flexible work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects that shape the future of defence.
- Qualifications: PhD or degree in a relevant field with strong programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department, where you will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities that impact multiple areas of deliveries within MBDA. Navigation algorithms are central to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems products. This role will help you understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into a number of related disciplines with whom we have a high level of interactions.
Algorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle, including:
- Research studies, both externally and internally funded, to investigate algorithms for future developments
- Algorithms to support initial missile feasibility and concept studies
- Algorithms in support of assessment and development programmes
- Algorithms to support upgrades for in-service products
Qualifications & Experience:
- Ideally PhD qualified and with relevant industrial experience or a Degree with a strong mathematical content such as Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
- Previous demonstrable programming, Real‑Time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
- Strong programming skills are required, including MATLAB
- Relevant experience with state‑of‑the‑arts navigation algorithms, navigation algorithm design, comparative evaluation and testing is a strong advantage
Benefits:
- 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
- Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience
- Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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 the offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS). 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.
Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation employer: MBDA S.A.S.
MBDA is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly within the dynamic Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department. Employees benefit from a range of perks including a competitive bonus scheme, generous pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements, all while contributing to cutting-edge projects in guided weapon systems. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, MBDA is committed to supporting its employees' career aspirations in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
