27 days ago
Bristol, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate algorithms for imaging sensors, situational awareness, and precision weapon guidance.
- Develop computer vision, image processing, deep learning, machine learning, inverse-problem, and signal-processing algorithms.
- Contribute to the design and development of next-generation complex weapon systems.
- Collaborate with engineers across a broad range of subject areas and influence meaningful subsystem design decisions.
- Attend workshops and conferences and engage with MBDA sites in France and Germany as appropriate.
Requirements
- A degree with strong mathematical content in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a similar subject.
- Specific knowledge in areas such as segmentation, filter design, noise removal, compression, super resolution, tracking, optical flow, particle filtering, pose estimation, detection, classification, Siamese networks, sparse coding, compressive sensing, support vector machines, neural networks, and multi/hyperspectral, RF, IR, SAR, or STAP signal processing is beneficial.
- A related PhD, relevant postdoctoral experience, or relevant industry experience is beneficial.
- Curiosity about cutting-edge technologies and their applications.
- Applicants must meet the stated British citizenship or dual UK nationality security-clearance requirements and undergo BPSS checks after offer.
Benefits
- Salary up to £58,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working with 4–5 days per week on site due to workload classification.
- Company bonus up to £2,500 based on company performance.
- Pension contributions with a maximum total employer and employee contribution of up to 14%.
- Paid overtime opportunities and up to 15 additional flexi-leave days.
- Enhanced parental leave, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with further enhancements available.
- Subsidised meals, free car parking, and other site facilities.
- Development, leadership, and mentorship programs.
- Opportunities for European travel and attendance at national and international workshops and conferences.
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About MBDA
MBDA designs and manufactures missiles and integrated missile systems for land, sea, and air forces, selling to governments and prime contractors. Formed in 2001 and headquartered in Le Plessis-Robinson, France, it is jointly owned by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. Its portfolio includes well-known systems such as Aster, Meteor, Exocet, and Storm Shadow/SCALP used by European and allied militaries.