Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Bristol
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK 5 years.
Working: Flexible working hours and some remote working potentials where possible.
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The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be working on fast-moving projects to develop and evaluate navigation algorithms. Researching, developing, testing and evaluating algorithms as part of the wider complex system solution.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation Department and will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities hence impact multiple areas of deliveries within the business.
Navigation algorithms are central to the design and development of the companies complex systems products. Algorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle of the product 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.
Experience needed:
Strong programming skills are required including MATLAB
Degree qualified with a strong mathematical content e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related subject.
Previous demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience.
Relevant experience with the state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, Navigation Algorithm design, comparative evaluation and testing is a strong advantage.
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