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
• All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), 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 welcome for applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and 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 research, develop and evaluate will form part of the next generation of complex weapon systems. You will use imaging sensors to provide situational awareness and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision, influencing meaningful design decisions.

We are a firm supporter of equal opportunity for all, and are proud to be a diverse engineering team. Image Processing UK is an innovative, cohesive department where each individual's contributions have real value, fostering an excellent working culture built on empowerment and mutual support.

• Preferably PhD qualified in a related area, or holding/ completing the PhD, or with relevant Post-Doctoral or Industry experience.
• A degree with strong mathematical content (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or similar).
• A keen curiosity about cutting‑edge technologies and their applications.

• 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).

• Every day you will work in a friendly and motivated team.
• You will play a key role in the development of our complex weapon systems, gaining in‑depth knowledge of their design and functionality.
• You will collaborate with other engineers from a broad range of subject areas.
• You will work on cutting‑edge technological innovations.
• You will have the opportunity to work within an international field that has strong links to MBDA sites in France and Germany, providing European travel.
• You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences nationally and internationally.
• We invest in your success with development, leadership and mentorship programmes available.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.