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As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\n\nCompany bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime : opportunity for paid overtime\n\nFlexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days\n\nFlexible working : We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave : offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…\n\nThe opportunity:\nThe Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department, where you will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities that impact multiple areas of deliveries within MBDA.\n\nNavigation algorithms are central to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems products. This role will help you understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into a number of related disciplines with whom we have a high level of interactions.\n\nAlgorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle, including:\n\nResearch studies, both externally and internally funded, to investigate algorithms for future developments\n\nAlgorithms to support initial missile feasibility and concept studies\n\nAlgorithms in support of assessment and development programmes\n\nAlgorithms to support upgrades for in-service products.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\n\nIdeally PhD qualified and with relevant industrial experience or Degree with a strong mathematical content e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics\n\nPrevious demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience\n\nStrong programming skills are required including MATLAB\n\nRelevant experience with the state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, Navigation Algorithm design, comparative evaluation and testing is a strong advantage\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Mbda Miissle System","rawCompany":"mbda miissle system","city":"Oklahoma City","state":"OK","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-07T03:40:30.186Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2121.00","title":"Marine Engineers and Naval Architects","slug":"marine-engineers-and-naval-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation","description":"Our Algorithm Design Engineers work on fast-moving projects to develop and evaluate Navigation Algorithms, involved in researching, developing, testing and evaluating algorithms as part of wider systems solutions at MBDA.\n\nSalary : Up to £55,000, depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. 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