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# Algorithms Software Engineer

- **Company:** Morson Group
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** MATLAB, Software Engineering, Transcoding, Software Verification, Mathworks, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815171698-algorithms-software-engineer

## About the Role

We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance., This position would particularly suit candidates with a defence or aerospace background who are familiar with high-assurance software development and verification practices.

## Description

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Recruitment Consultant | Aerospace & Defence Engineering Specialist | Morson Talent

Algorithm / Software Engineer (MATLAB / ADA)

Location: Bristol (site based)

We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.

Overview

An 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 Responsibilities

 * Transcode a complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB in collaboration with algorithm engineers and technical experts
 * Define, distribute, and review technical activities within the wider team to support efficient delivery within project timelines
 * Develop test harnesses and implement robust testing strategies to ensure functional equivalence between legacy ADA code and MATLAB implementations
 * Develop MATLAB algorithms in line with defined Codes of Practice to ensure compatibility with auto-coding toolchains
 * Identify and resolve issues related to auto-coding compatibility, reframing algorithms where necessary
 * Work closely with downstream software teams to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefacts
 * Support the resolution of technical queries and non-compliances
 * Contribute to verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review
 * Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related software
 * Strong experience developing software and algorithms using MathWorks toolsets (MATLAB)
 * Experience with verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review
 * Ability to rapidly assimilate complex technical information
 * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Seniority level

 * Mid-Senior level

Employment type

 * Full-time


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