Algorithm Developer

Bristol
1 year ago
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ALGORITHM SPECIALIST - INSIDE IR35 - £75 PER HOUR - SC CLEARED - 6 MONTHS (+ EXTENSIONS) - BRISTOL OR STEVENAGE (COMPRESSED WORK WEEKS AVAILABLE, ONSITE REQUIREMENT) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

MERITUS are recruiting for 2 Algorithm Specialists to join our client on an initial 6 month deal from their shared site in Bristol.

You'll gain experience throughout the product lifecycle, from early research studies and feasibility concepts to product development and customer support, ensuring a diverse and varied role. Our team closely collaborates with algorithm users to understand and meet their performance requirements with effective algorithmic solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop specific algorithms or conduct studies to support key programs.
Engage in activities such as concept studies, algorithm design and trade-off studies, trials preparation and analysis, architecture definition, and algorithm and model validation.
Act autonomously as a point of contact for GCN's interactions with other project teams, including Simulation and Modelling, Software, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Systems Design & Validation, and Technical Quality.
Perform technical analyses and investigations into a wide range of issues and problems, developing solutions independently or as part of a project team.
Engage with algorithm users to understand and respond to their needs.

Required Skills and Experience

Experience in algorithm development in areas such as guidance, control, data fusion, navigation, or artificial intelligence.
Beneficial experience in mathematical modeling, including flight dynamics, aerodynamics, sensors, and actuation systems.
Strong understanding of simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB and Simulink) and programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, Python)

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