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This world-leading defence company that produces missile systems is looking for multiple Algorithms/ML Engineers (various levels) to develop sophisticated algorithms for advanced weapons systems.

You will be involved in various activities including many of the following:
• Develop algorithms and ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Integrate algorithms within complex systems.
• Undertake system studies and performance analysis.
• Foster innovation, including the use of agile methods, process improvements, and ML/AI.

This is what we are looking for:
• Experience in software development, mathematical modelling, analysis, and numerical simulation is required (MATLAB, Simulink, and Python preferred).
• Data science, especially ML/AI would be desirable.
• For the lead roles, experience leading both teams and projects is necessary.
• Any of the following would be advantageous: aerodynamics, sensors, servo systems, actuators, autonomous systems, robotics, mechatronics, signal processing, RF systems.

Key Information:
• Algorithms Engineer 
• Locations: Bristol 
• Salary: Circa £45k-£60k plus benefits (bonus, pension, paid overtime, flexi leave etc.)
• Hybrid working: Role/project dependent (typically about 4 days per week on-site)

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 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 don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

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