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Weapon System Design Engineer

MBDA
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • MBDA is seeking Weapon System Design Engineers to design and commission hardware and software for advanced missile systems in Stevenage or Bristol, with salary dependent on experience level.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience and British citizenship or dual UK nationality for security clearance.
  • The role involves working with various platforms in Land, Air, and Naval sectors, focusing on areas like network communications, cyber protection, and algorithm design.
  • MBDA offers a competitive compensation package, including a company bonus, up to 14% pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave.
  • The company values diversity and inclusion, providing excellent training and career development opportunities while encouraging flexible working arrangements.

Stevenage

Are you interested in designing and commissioning hardware and software for cutting-edge missile and weapon systems? MBDA's Weapon System Design division is looking for skilled engineering professionals to join our team and help us push forward our technology objectives.

Job Title: Weapon System Design Engineer

Salary: dependent on level

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site (depending on the role), 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:

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a range of platform providers in the Land, Air, and Naval spheres to integrate our weapons and ensure that our front-line users have the tools, products and information they need to face ever-increasing and ever-changing threats.

Within System Analysis we have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.  Our EDI vision is "System Analysis: A place where everyone succeeds as their authentic selves"

What we're looking for from you:

Within Weapon System Analysis we have a need for Engineers specialising in:

  • Network and Communications.
  • Cyber protection and certification.
  • Synthetic Environment and Simulation.
  • Algorithm design for mission planning and command and control, including AI techniques.
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics.

Whether you've gained your expertise in the defence industry, armed forces, government, or elsewhere, we want to hear from you!

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: depending on level
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime (depending on level)
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days (depending on level)
  • 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. 

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