Algorithm Software Engineer

Job Overview

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.

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 (Monday to Thursday)
Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts often ongoing long-term thereafter.
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

• Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical experts to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab.
• Define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within the 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 Practice (CoP) in developing Matlab algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto‑coding tools, rectifying/resolving issues and reframing algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with the tool chain.
• Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including the downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of Matlab algorithm artefacts into the larger product.
• Support resolution of queries and non‑compliances.

• 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.

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