Algorithm Software Engineer

Job Reference: BH-79847

Posted by: Carl Delaney

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Industry: Aerospace
Bristol, UK
£65 – £65 per Hour

Description of role:

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
 
Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
 
Job Description:

  • Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab
  • As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project timeframe.
  • Develop test harnesses and provide robust and extensive testing procedures to ensure equivalence between transcoded code base and legacy ADA algorithms
  • Follow Code of Practise (CoP) in developing Matlab algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto-coding tools, rectifying/resolving issues and reframing algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with tool chain.   
  • Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of Matlab algorithm artefacts into larger product
  • Support resolution of queries and non-compliances
 
Skillset/experience required:

Essential:

  • Experience writing, delivering and testing algorithm related software
  • Experience writing software/algorithms within Mathworks tools
  • Verification of requirements and evidence review
  • Rapid assimilation of technical information
  • Ability to work as part of a team
 
Desirable:

  • Experience writing, interpreting ADA code
  • Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT  
  • Sea launched weapons experience
  • Experience with C

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