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Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced 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
Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .
We’re looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you’ll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities.
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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration
Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces
Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics
Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
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MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We 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.
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European leader in complex weapon systems and missile technology.
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