Algorithms Software Engineer

Job DescriptionAlgorithm / Software Engineer (MATLAB / ADA)Location: Bristol (site based)Rate: PAYE: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour UmbrellaWe seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.OverviewAn opportunity is available for an experienced Algorithm / Software Engineer to support the migration of a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB within a regulated engineering environment. The role sits within a multi-disciplinary team and involves close collaboration with algorithm engineers, technical specialists, and downstream software teams.This position would particularly suit candidates with a defence or aerospace background who are familiar with high-assurance software development and verification practices.Key ResponsibilitiesTranscode a complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB in collaboration with algorithm engineers and technical expertsDefine, distribute, and review technical activities within the wider team to support efficient delivery within project timelinesDevelop test harnesses and implement robust testing strategies to ensure functional equivalence between legacy ADA code and MATLAB implementationsDevelop MATLAB algorithms in line with defined Codes of Practice to ensure compatibility with auto-coding toolchainsIdentify and resolve issues related to auto-coding compatibility, reframing algorithms where necessaryWork closely with downstream software teams to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefactsSupport the resolution of technical queries and non-compliancesContribute to verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence reviewEssential Skills & ExperienceExperience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related softwareStrong experience developing software and algorithms using MathWorks toolsets (MATLAB)Experience with verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence reviewAbility to rapidly assimilate complex technical informationStrong teamwork and collaboration skillsJBRP1_UKTJ