Algorithm Specialist

On behalf of our client, we are looking for 2 Algorithm Specialist to join them on an initial6-month basis. You’ll be joining the Guidance, Control and Navigation team, supporting studies managing the complex performance trades between software and hardware and support algorithm proving activities. This broad and varied role requires someone who has experience in Algorithm Development including covering capabilities such as autopilots, control systems, mid-course guidance, navigation, homing guidance, data fusion, artificial intelligence and mission planning.
Due to the nature of this project, UK citizens only with active Security Clearance will be considered for this role.
Role: Algorithm Specialist
Pay: £65ph-£75ph via Umbrella
Location: Bristol
Contract: 6 months (possible extension)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance and UK eyes only.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the development of specific algorithms or studies to support a key programme.
• Responsibilities can include concept studies, algorithm design and trade-off studies, trials preparation, trials analysis and reporting, architecture definition, algorithm and model validation
• You will be autonomous and will be able to act as a point of contact for GCN’s interactions with the other project teams e.g. Simulation and Modelling, Software, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation and Technical Quality
• You will perform technical analyses and investigations into a full range of issues and problems along with preparing and developing solutions either individually or as a member of a project team
• You will engage with the algorithm users, understand and respond to their needs

Skillset/experience required:

• Experience of algorithm development in a relevant area (such as guidance, control, data fusion, navigation and artificial intelligence)
• Experience of Mathematical Modelling would be beneficial (such as flight dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors, and actuation systems)
• A good understanding of simulation environments (e.g. MATLAB and Simulink, or similar) and programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, Python).