Algorithms Engineer

Stevenage
8 months ago
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Algorithms Engineer to join a growing department and support the development of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker technologies.

This role focuses on algorithm development and systems analysis, and reports to the Systems Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing algorithms and ensuring they are fit for purpose
• Conducting system studies and performance analysis
• Identifying system deficiencies and proposing improvements
• Integrating algorithms into complex RF Seeker models
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Applying innovative approaches including agile methods and machine learning

Must Haves (Essential Requirements):
• Algorithm development
• Planning and running investigations to inform system design
• Data analysis
• British Citizenship

Ideals (Desirable but not essential):
• Experience with MATLAB (and ideally Simulink)
• Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
• Experience forming hypotheses and creating validation methods
• Technical report writing
• Exposure to Machine Learning and AI

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:
• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities.

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

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