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Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer

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Bristol
1 year ago
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Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of navigation accuracy and system robustness, applying your expertise in algorithm design to solve complex engineering challenges.

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimising algorithms that drive the performance of state-of-the-art defence systems.

This position has the posability to considor someone relocating within the UK to the London area - please get in touch to find out more



Key Responsibilities:

  • Researching, developing, testing, and evaluating navigation algorithms
  • Contributing to both contract and research activities
  • Supporting initial missile feasibility and concept studies
  • Assisting in assessment and development programmes
  • Upgrading algorithms for in-service products
  • Collaborating with the Guidance, Control, and Navigation Department
  • Interacting with related disciplines to support weapon system products



Job Requirements:

  • Strong programming skills, including proficiency in MATLAB
  • Relevant industrial experience or a degree with a strong mathematical content (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics)
  • Experience in real-time implementation, validation & verification, and navigation
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, design, comparative evaluation, and testing
  • PhD ...

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