Algorithm / Software Engineer (MATLAB / ADA) Location: Bristol (site based) Rate: PAYE: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl.
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holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Overview An opportunity is available for an experienced Algorithm / Software Engineer to support the migration of a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB within a regulated engineering environment.
The role sits within a multi-disciplinary team and involves close collaboration with algorithm engineers, technical specialists, and downstream software teams.
This position would particularly suit candidates with a defence or aerospace background who are familiar with high-assurance software development and verification practices.
Key Responsibilities Transcode a complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB in collaboration with algorithm engineers and technical experts Define, distribute, and review technical activities within the wider team to support efficient delivery within project timelines Develop test harnesses and implement robust testing strategies to ensure functional equivalence between legacy ADA code and MATLAB implementations Develop MATLAB algorithms in line with defined Codes of Practice to ensure compatibility with auto-coding toolchains Identify and resolve issues related to auto-coding compatibility, reframing algorithms where necessary Work closely with downstream software teams to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefacts Support the resolution xxuwjjq of technical queries and non-compliances Contribute to verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review Essential Skills & Experience Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related software Strong experience developing software and algorithms using MathWorks toolsets (MATLAB) Experience with verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review Ability to rapidly assimilate complex technical information Strong teamwork and collaboration skills