Algorithm - Layer 1 Design - IGNITE Trainee

External Job Description

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

This role introduces designing algorithms for the physical layer. Graduate will assist in coding, testing and analysing algorithms while building a strong mathematical foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and summarise academic papers on algorithm optimisation, and present findings in team meetings.
• Assist in coding numerical algorithms in Matlab, C/C++ or Python; test and debug under supervision.
• Participate in performance evaluation and optimisation tasks; suggest small improvements.
• Support documentation and version control for algorithm designs.
• Attend cross‑functional meetings to understand how algorithms interact with system hardware and software.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Coursework in communications theory, probability and linear algebra.
• Coursework in programming, control systems or numerical methods.
• Experience with software development tools and version control (e.g., Git).

Key Skills

• Problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to learn from feedback and collaborate with peers and seniors.
• Interest in mathematical modelling and algorithm development.

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