Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer within the Image Processing UK department, you will play a critical role in the development of MBDA products and technologies. You will be an important member of a department that produces world‑beating algorithms.

Salary:
Up to £62,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. As a minimum and after the 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.

• 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 arrangements welcomed
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will be an essential team member at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The algorithms you will research, develop and evaluate will form part of the next generation of complex weapon systems, using imaging sensors to provide situational awareness and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision. You will have a direct influence on meaningful design decisions and work within an innovative, cohesive department that values the contributions of each individual.

• Preferably PhD qualified in a related area, either holding or completing the PhD, or relevant Post‑Doctoral or Industry experience would be highly beneficial
• A degree with strong mathematical content e.g. Mathematics, Engineering (e.g. Aeronautical, Mechanical, etc), Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• A keen curiosity about cutting‑edge technologies and their applications
• Specific knowledge in any of the following areas is beneficial:
  • Image Processing Algorithms:
    Segmentation, Filter Design, Noise Removal, Compression, Super‑Resolution
  • Computer Vision Algorithms:
    Tracking, Optical Flow, Particle Filtering, Pose Estimation
  • Deep Learning techniques:
    Detection, Classification, Tracking, Siamese Networks
  • Inverse Problems / Computational Imaging:
    Sparse Coding, Compressive Sensing
  • Machine Learning:
    Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks
  • Domain Specific Signal Processing:
    Multi/Hyper‑Spectral, RF, IR, SAR, STAP

The primary development environments used within the department are Matlab/Simulink and Python (including PyTorch deep learning libraries).

• Friendly and motivated team environment
• Key role in the development of complex weapon systems, gaining in‑depth knowledge of their design and functionality
• Collaboration with engineers from a broad range of subject areas
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technological innovations
• International field with strong links to MBDA sites in France and Germany, providing opportunities for European travel
• Opportunities to attend workshops and conferences both nationally and internationally
• Development, leadership and mentorship programmes available

We are a firm supporter of equal opportunity for all, and are proud to be a diverse engineering team.