Effects Management Engineer

The successful candidate will be placed at the forefront of defining, co-ordinating and delivering technical activities where they will be required to work closely with a number of enthusiastic and multi-disciplined internal and international teams.

Job Title: Effects Management Engineer

Salary: circa £45,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the FCAS programme to help define and develop Effects Management Segment concepts.

The role requires excellent communication skills supported by technical delivery and management experience.

Typical activities include:

• Identifying which technology's to invest in
• Linking to delivery programme to identify collaboration opportunities
• Mapping Effect Management Segment technologies back into customer needs and opportunities
• Concept Generation and Refinement
• Concept capability analysis and competitor product technical performance analysis
• Informing and creating links with Research and Technology activities
• Planning, Supporting and developing demos of related technologies

What we're looking for from you:

We are looking to strengthen the definition of the Effects Management Segment by bringing together ideas, technologies and programmes to create and deliver value across the business.

• Knowledge of the future operating environment
• The ability and cultural awareness to work with multiple disciplinary functions supporting technology and concepting, across MBDA Group
• The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts
• The ability and desire to employ new techniques and utilise new ideas and technologies
• To be adaptable and flexible to changing/emerging requirements
• An appreciation of weapons systems, platforms and sub-systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working autonomously and with senior support

Interested?  Apply now!

Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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
• 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…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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