Job Description:

Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 Depending on Experience
Location: Bristol – Primarily On-Site
 
Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and turning mathematical concepts into real-world systems?  
 
You will work on sophisticated navigation technology that plays a critical role in the development and evolution of advanced defence systems.
 
Your work could range from exploring new concepts and technologies through to developing solutions for existing products, giving you the opportunity to see your ideas progress from early research through to practical implementation.
 
About the Role:
As part of the guidance, navigation and guidance team, you will be involved in the full algorithm development lifecycle. You will apply your mathematical and engineering knowledge to investigate problems, develop innovative solutions and assess how different approaches perform in realistic scenarios.
 
About You:

• A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another mathematically focused discipline – a PhD would be desirable
• Experience developing navigation algorithms using MATLAB and similar tools
• Demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
• British Citizen eligible for high-level security clearance

 
Benefits:
Annual bonuses, paid overtime, pension contributions, up to 15 additional flexible leave, subsidised meals on-site, free parking, ongoing training and development, and so forth.
 
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British or Dual Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
 
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
 
This is a permanent role.