Senior Algorithm Engineer

In this Senior Algorithm Specialist role, you will shape the design and testing of advanced Guidance & Control systems for missile platforms. You’ll work hands-on across detailed G&C design and higher architectural levels, balancing rigorous analysis with practical implementation. The role spans multiple programmes, enabling cross‑functional collaboration and influence on technology choices and verification approaches. This is a mission‑driven opportunity to impact real systems while operating in a dynamic, hybrid on-site environment in Bristol.

• bonus up to 21%
• pension up to 14%
• flexible working arrangements
• enhanced parental leave
• subsidised meals
• free car parking

• Develop and refine guidance, control and navigation algorithms across detailed designs and higher architectures
• Shape design and testing strategies for sophisticated G&C systems and real-time architectures
• Collaborate across departments and programmes from concept to flight trials
• Analyze and manage complexity in large, interconnected engineering systems
• Cross-verify models and theory against engineering implementations and simulations
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders
• Diagnose anomalies in engineering systems through modelling and simulation (Matlab & Simulink)
• Influence technical directions when multiple factors affect teams

• Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience in aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real-time architecture and verification
• Ability to bound engineering problems with clear, unambiguous requirements/objectives
• Experience in managing complexity in large systems
• Proficiency in verifying systems and models against theory
• Strong communication of complex ideas
• Experience with computer modelling and simulation (Matlab & Simulink)
• Ability to influence technically within team dynamics
• Interest in flight control applications (preferably, but not essential)

• clear communication of complex ideas
• influencing cross-functional teams
• problem framing and requirements articulation
• Aerospace guidance, control and navigation theory
• Algorithm design & implementation
• Real-time architecture and verification