Electronic Equipment Requirement Authority

Stevenage

Looking for your next challenge? Join MBDA, an industry leader in electronic weapon system development, as an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA) for the Surface Launched Brimstone programme!

Job Title: Electronic Equipment Requirement Authority

Salary: Up to £52,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage or Bristol

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically this role will average 3 days per week on site

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:

The Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA) will contribute to immediate delivery of solutions in support of an export customer operating in the land domain.

As an ERA, you'll be reporting to the Weapon System Equipment Design Lead, ensuring compliance with hosting platform interfaces, and overseeing the technical validation of electronic equipment through rigorous testing and analysis. In this role, you'll manage work packages from pre-contract bidding to on-contract completion, working closely with national and international design authorities and customers.

You'll be part of a team that covers the entire design lifecycle, from Concept to In-service. This role is not only about delivering solutions but also about driving transformation, personal growth, and expanding influence over our products.

What we're looking for from you:

• Knowledge and understanding of electronics design for computing applications and networking technologies.
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware is advantageous.

Someone who can showcase their ability in the following areas:

1. Technical Management: Successfully leading the technical status and progression of assigned work packages, which includes pre-contract bidding, on-contract milestone completion, and conducting complementary MBDA funded research and development.

2. Electronic Equipment Solutions: Collaborating closely with national and international customers to deliver innovative electronic equipment solutions. This involves developing domain-specific requirements and producing interface definitions.

3. Verification and Validation: Developing comprehensive strategies for verifying and validating the electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal properties of a system or subsystem.

4. System Certification Support: Working alongside the Equipment Design Authority, providing assurance evidence for the Electronic Subsystems to facilitate system-level certification of the Weapon System for trials or delivery.

5. Technical Information Exchange: Facilitating the seamless exchange of technical information from the Equipment Design Authority and assessing it against the emerging requirement specifications as necessary

This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to gain experience in a highly technical environment and seeking career advancement!

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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
• Possible Relocation Available

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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