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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 .
This isn't just a design role; it is a leadership opportunity. You will guide technology through its entire lifecycle—from initial concept to in-service deployment—developing critical equipment for Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) to protect the UK Armed Forces and allies.
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Joining a small, high-impact team, you will have the autonomy to shape your role and leave a lasting mark on MBDA’s product portfolio. You will act as the technical bridge between international project teams and the delivery organisation, driving transformation not only in our products but in our engineering methods.
Your core impact will be across four key pillars:
Technical Direction : Lead the system design for data links, providing the roadmap and guidance for software, firmware, and hardware implementation teams.
Verification & Validation : Architect and execute comprehensive V&V strategies to ensure seamless performance across all technical domains.
Certification & Assurance : Partner with the Equipment Design Authority and Testing teams to provide the critical evidence and assurance required to move equipment from the lab to the field.
Strategic Leadership : Direct complex technical trade studies, balancing competing requirements with technical feasibility to drive effective design decisions.
We are looking for a systems engineer who thrives on complexity. To excel in this role, you will leverage your expertise to:
Drive Product Excellence : Apply rigorous systems engineering to ensure the delivery of high-stakes, mission-critical products.
Modernize our Workflow : Use SysML, IBM DOORS, and Rhapsody to capture designs precisely, while proactively evolving our internal SE methodologies.
Expand Your Breadth : Bridge the gap between high-level systems and physical hardware, deepening your expertise in RF and electronics.
Solve Complex Puzzles : Act as the "technical glue" between specialists and project teams, analysing complex trade-spaces to resolve critical design bottlenecks.
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.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
European leader in complex weapon systems and missile technology.
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