EO Seeker Systems Engineer

About the job

Bristol

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Systems Engineer to join our Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers and Sensors Department in Bristol or Stevenage

Job Title: EO Seeker Systems Engineer

Salary: Circa £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience 

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 2 to 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:

As part of our team, you will have the chance to work on complex weapon programmes, providing specialist Electro-Optical design support. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the specification, assessment, delivery, and support of our products. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead and participate in innovative R&D activities that shape the future of our industry.

What makes this opportunity exceptional is the broad and varied nature of the work. You will join a highly skilled team of experts who will support you in fulfilling your commitments. At MBDA, we are committed to your personal and professional growth, providing ongoing development opportunities while ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

• Drive the technical direction of our products to meet challenging customer requirements

• Engage and coordinate with wider specialist design teams and external entities

• Ensure successful delivery of our commitments

What we're looking for from you:

Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle, including:

• Requirements analysis, specifications and justification

• System architecture design and modelling

• System trade studies to inform design decisions

• Technology maturation assessments and FMEA

• Development of interface definitions

• Systems proving, design assurance and certification

Additionally, any of the following would be advantageous (but not essential):

• Knowledge of the physics and technologies involved in Electro-Optical systems

• Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop complex products, defence/aerospace industry or high integrity systems experience ideal

• Experience of model based engineering techniques, including SysML

• Use of systems engineering tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next, Rhapsody, etc)

• Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering teams and subject matter experts

• Managing collaborators, including customers or suppliers

• Application of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful

• Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks beneficial.

• Knowledge of missile related technologies such as imaging, sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, energetics, etc

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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

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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