Algorithm Developer (Weapon Systems)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. MBDA UK scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our Weapon System team at MBDA as an Algorithm Developer, working on innovative algorithms for advanced weapon systems!
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
As an Algorithm Developer within the MBDA Weapon System Algorithms and Performance team you will be integral to our advanced weapon system development programmes. You will be part of a specialist group that develop weapon system algorithms that ensure we're ahead of the competition. With a deep understanding of mathematics and algorithms you will develop ground breaking technology that maximises the performance of MBDA capability.
You will:
- Design, develop and test mathematical algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and Python
- Interpret technical specifications and collaborate with other departments (Software, Human Factors, Simulation and Modelling, Systems and Experimentation teams) to define the algorithm functionality
- Influence our processes and the way we develop Mission Planning and Command and Control algorithms within the team and more widely within MBDA
- Demonstrate a dedication to quality through progressive thinking and rigour
What we're looking for from you:
- A numerate graduate or post-graduate qualification (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science). Mathematical analysis / modelling and numerical simulation is a core aspect of this role
- A commitment to product quality and the procedures we follow to ensure it
- A desire to make an impression within the MBDA engineering community
Experience in any the following areas would be beneficial:
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Geospatial data and/or geographical information systems
- Software development
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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