Location: Green Park, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Senior Algorithms Engineer

Thales UK is a world leader in the design and manufacture of products for the worldwide defence, aerospace and security markets.  Threat Warning Systems (TWS), Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) and Active Protection Systems (APS) in the Air and Land domains, are a key and growing area for the Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) business line of Thales UK.

Algorithms is a key component of our DAS/APS products and this role provides the opportunity for a Senior Algorithms Engineer to undertake; algorithm design, performance analysis, testing, trialling and product development of threat warning and countermeasures sub-system and systems.  Algorithms engineering is seen as a key capability for our business and is well positioned to provide opportunity for career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Algorithm Development & Enhancement – Contribute to the design, development, enhancement, and extension of algorithms for next-generation Infra-Red Threat Warning and Missile fuzing systems. Analyse system behaviour using data from trials, and customer feedback and translate findings into innovative algorithmic solutions.

Implementation & Integration – Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (including Systems, Software, and Hardware Engineering) to ensure the successful integration and deployment of algorithms into real-time embedded systems. Support updates for new features and enhancements in response to user requirements and operational feedback.

Testing, Verification & Validation – Participate in comprehensive verification and validation activities at all levels, from unit tests to full system evaluation. Undertake synthetic modelling, scenario generation, and analysis to ensure that deployed algorithms meet stringent performance requirements.

Support to Reviews & Customer Interactions – Support the preparation and conduct of design reviews, system trials, and customer-facing activities. Communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently to diverse stakeholders, including non-specialist audiences.

Professional Development & Continuous Improvement – Actively develop your own skills, contribute ideas to improve team processes and products, and support a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in a Numerate, Scientific, or Engineering discipline, or equivalent higher education/training with demonstrated experience in applying technical expertise to real-world problems.

You should demonstrate or have strong interest in:

Analysis and algorithm development using MATLAB, ideally for real-time embedded systemsApplication of signal processing techniquesSynthetic modelling and scenario generation

Ideally, you will also have experience or interest in:

Data analysis from system trials and user feedback to drive algorithm improvementsVerification and validation of algorithms within safety-critical or high-reliability systemsWorking within multidisciplinary engineering teamsEffectively managing your own workload and contributing to team objectives

Personal Attributes:

Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude and strong communication skillsConfident in tackling complex technical problems and generating innovative ideasCommitted to continuous personal and professional learningEmbraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace

This would be an excellent opportunity for an individual with aspirations to develop technically with routes to specialist and expert. 

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.

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.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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