Algorithm Engineer (Radar and Electronic Warfare)

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Algorithm Engineer (Radar and Electronic Warfare)

Crawley – Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided)

Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide.

We’re growing and we are looking for an ambitious Algorithm Engineer to join us on the journey. Algorithm Engineers design, implement and improve algorithms used in critical systems such as Radars and Digital Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM). We are looking for a highly qualified STEM individual who can take a high-level technical need and justify innovative solutions by theory and/or experiment.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Algorithm Engineer, you will:

• Perform algorithm engineering for Sensor and Waveform signal processing
• Select and adapt algorithmic solutions
• Develop models of performance and physical phenomena
• Provide support to the software and firmware implementation teams and to the system validation team
• Undertake mathematical analysis of sensor data
• Generate requirements and acceptance criteria

Experience and skillset required of the successful candidate:

• Bachelor degree in Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field with practical experience
• Algorithm design
• Experience with high level mathematical languages such as Matlab / Python / Simulink
• High level competency in mathematics including digital signal processing, stochastic processes and linear algebra
• Able to analyse in a critical and constructive way systems/equipment needs to determine potential issues and write specification documents
• Able to work independently in a supportive team environment
• Able to solve complex problems in a challenging domain 
• A deep understanding of the Electromagnetic spectrum, how it is captured and processed in a digital form
• A good problem solver showing initiative and improvisation, able to challenge established processes where appropriate and offer innovative alternatives
• Demonstrates attention to detail, particularly in investigating problems, and a pride in producing accurate work

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience working in Electronic Warfare or Radar domains

Security Clearance statement

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Your Career At Thales UK

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:

• Room and attention to personal development 
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution 
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path 
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

What we can offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribute, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments.

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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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