Algorithms Team Lead

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At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting opportunity as an Algorithms Team Lead based in Richmond, Victoria.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognised in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

**Your new role**:
The Algorithms Team Lead is a senior algorithms architect or technical specialist who develops tactical plans for execution of the technical aspects of their area of responsibility. The Algorithms Team Lead works with the PEM and Software Team Lead to formulate the technical approach to the work to be performed, assigns and manages the resources to execute the work packages. The Algorithms Team Lead monitors progress of the work package and implements corrective actions where necessary. The position involves exercise of engineering judgement within broad and often undefined parameters, in cognisance of the likely effect on the Nulka programme and related activities.
- Responsible for the adherence to the architectural, technological or other principles and approaches established for the project, and commensurate with the project lifecycle stage.
- Ensure algorithm engineering processes are tailored to meet needs and constraints of project without sacrificing the best engineering practice, and flowing project best practice back into the broader company.
- Lead the engineering team in the realisation of the engineering solution while optimising cost and schedule for the allocated work package.
- Lead and proactively manage identification and resolution of issues associated with the execution of engineering activities relevant to Nulka products and in conjunction with customer technical teams.
- Handles personnel actions including performance reviews, salary recommendations, and co-ordination of training and development.
- Provides expert advice to other teams within the project relating to area of expertise, working closely with the Software Team Lead for combined outcomes.
- Responsible for defining and maintaining elements of the project's algorithm engineering plans, and performing algorithm engineering tasks in accordance with those plans.

**About you**:

- Strong expertise or experience in the development and sustainment of algorithm products using algorithm engineering technologies. A working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and associated Autocoding practices would be highly valued.
- Strong understanding of Engineering Development lifecycle, and experience in multiple phases of the lifecycle.
- Experience in selection and implementation of effective engineering tools, infrastructure and process, ensuring technical integrity and quality of algorithm products.
- A working knowledge of cost management, schedule management, estimation of engineering effort and risk assessments.
- Ability to lead small to medium sized multi-disciplinary engineering teams, with a focus on training and mentoring engineers through superior team building skills.
- Superior communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
- Tertiary qualifications and experience to meet professional Accreditation (such as CPEng) or commitment to obtain within 12 months of appointment
- Minimum 3 year, Engineering, Computer Science or technology degree qualified.

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is preferred for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

**Applications should be addressed to**: Ben Woodrow, Talent Acquisition Specialist and made online here.
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