Algorithms Software Engineer

Position: Algorithms Software Engineer (Contract)
Algorithms Software Engineer (ADA)

6-months
Bristol (onsite)
£65ph, UMB, inside IR35

Please note candidates must have SC level Security Clearance in place prior to starting this contract. Due to the nature of work this role is only open to sole British nationals.

Responsibilities:

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