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# Algorithm Developer (Weapon Systems)

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Computer Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5939032273

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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