Low Observability Engineer

About the job

Do you want to join a team that has a track-record of developing and proving Stealth capabilities?  We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

Job Title: Low Observability Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience 

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

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 role joins the Bristol LO test team who support MBDA programmes throughout their product lifecycles. The majority of the teams work is establishing, progressing and delivering against the risk reduction and qualification strategies that will bring a product into service. We work very closely with related MBDA LO teams who undertake Radio Frequency (RF) signature and Infra-red (IR) signature assessments to ensure we're coherent across the patch.

For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

This role involves overseeing and undertaking work package aspects for radar cross-section (RCS) hardware readiness to support product development and qualification, whilst additionally contributing to RCS performance evidence gathering. This will involve you:

• Placing requirements on to design authorities and overseeing their readiness and delivery
• Leading mechanical design engineers to produce bespoke fit-for-purpose definitions for manufacture
• Interaction with wider business areas of the company to jointly delivery against requirements
• Managing the supply chain to ensure procurements are on time, on quality and on cost.
• Gathering performance baselines that contribute to wider evidence sets as inputs to reporting

What we're looking for from you

• Higher education or experience within subject fields: Physics, Electromagnetics, Electrical, mechanical or similar.
• Project co-ordination management experience and ideally with some supply chain exposure
• An appreciation of electrical and mechanical construction and interfacing
• Analytical mind-set and problem solving abilities
• The ability to communicate well with a wide range of stakeholders; from internal customers, sub-contractors / suppliers at both engineering and management levels.
• Good communication skills; verbal, presentation and written.
• Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving.
• Experience of leading and tasking others, whilst cognisant of own workload; setting own goals and meeting deadlines for delivery
• Proven ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.
• Must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process.

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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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