Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced Systems Engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you!
Job Title: Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) System Engineer
Salary: circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 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:
DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. The programme has been aimed at developing the UKs first LDEW concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities.
As a LDEW System Engineer you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing advanced defence systems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced LDEW systems, ensuring flawless performance and reliability.
Following on from these successes MBDA is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification.
What we’re looking for from you:
*System Design Engineering
*Initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities
*Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence)
*Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels
*Understood elaboration of user requirements with the design authorities in response to their needs and constraints
*Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
*Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner
*Develop excellent working relationships with key partners
*Desire to develop, build and grow the Systems Design team and the people within it as the project develop
*Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody (desirable)
*Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration would be highly beneficial
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!
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:
*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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