Algorithm Engineer

Cirrus Selection
Bs347Qs, BS34 7QS, United Kingdom
Last month
£45,000 – £58,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £58,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Bonus Scheme Up to 14% Pension Contribution Paid Overtime Flexible and Hybrid Working Subsidised Meals Free Parking

Algorithms Engineer – Advanced RF & Sensor Systems

Overtime | Bonus | Up to 14% Pension Contribution | Excellent Career Potential

Salary Up to £58,000, depending on experience

Location Stevenage or Bristol

Hours 37 per week

Want to work on genuinely cutting-edge technology?

We’re looking for talented Algorithms Engineers to join a growing team developing next-generation RF sensing and advanced multi-mode systems. This is a rare opportunity to work on highly sophisticated technology programmes involving Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA), advanced signal processing, AI integration, and complex systems modelling.

If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, developing real-world algorithms, and working alongside some of the brightest engineering minds in the industry, this role offers serious technical depth and long-term career growth.

What you’ll be doing

  • Developing and refining advanced algorithms for complex RF systems
  • Conducting system studies and performance analysis
  • Integrating algorithms into sophisticated seeker and sensor models
  • Running investigations and analysing data to support systems design
  • Identifying opportunities for innovation, optimisation, and future capability improvements
  • Collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Contributing to the use of AI and machine learning within advanced technology solutions

What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Strong algorithm development experience
  • MATLAB capability
  • Experience planning and running technical investigations
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with a passion for technology and innovation

Desirable:

  • Simulink modelling and coding
  • RF systems or digital signal processing knowledge
  • Machine Learning / AI experience
  • Technical report writing
  • Experience developing and testing technical hypotheses

Why join?

  • Bonus scheme
  • Excellent pension contribution, up to 14%
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on advanced technology programmes that are shaping the future of RF and intelligent sensing systems.

Security

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Cirrus Selection — specialist recruiters to the engineering and technology sectors, offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.

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