Algorithm Developer (Weapon Systems)

Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£55,000 pa
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£55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
2 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500 Pension with up to 14% total contribution Paid overtime Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave Enhanced parental leave Subsidised meals Free car parking

Join our Weapon System team at MBDA as an Algorithm Developer, working on innovative battle-winning technology.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime:opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave:Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working:We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave:offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity:

As an Algorithm Developer here at MBDA, you will join a dynamic team who are integral to our advanced weapon system development. You will be part of a specialist group that uses product knowledge and system analysis to develop algorithms that ensure we're ahead of the competition within sophisticated weapon systems, using ground breaking algorithm technology such as machine-learning and artificial intelligence.

You will:

Design, develop and test mathematical algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and Python

Interpret technical specifications and collaborate with other departments to understand how the algorithms will be used, and especially with the software team to define how they will be implemented

Influence the way we develop algorithms within the team and more widely within MBDA

Demonstrate a dedication to quality through progressive thinking and rigourWhat we're looking for from you:

Any experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

Mathematical analysis / modelling

Numerical simulation

Data Science, especially machine learning

Geospatial data and/or geographical information systems

Software development

A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification

Ability and confidence to work with mathematics

A commitment to product quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it

A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering communityOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Disability, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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