MBSE Transformation Lead

About the job

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Location: Stevenage or Bristol

MBDA is already at the forefront of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation in UK Defence. A key element of MBDA Next is End to End Model Based Engineering (E2E MBE). This activity looks to extend MBSE to the full domain of the Modelling activities so to use digital artefacts as a technical means of communication across a diverse set of partners.

This exciting role will be responsible for leading and delivering MBSE transformation packages, and supporting packages responsible for implementing the company's ambitions to integrate modelling across engineering.

What are we looking for?

• Key is the ability to influence an experienced, multi-disciplinary team without having direct authority
• Recent delivery experience on a project that implements MBSE is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering methods and their application.
• Holistic Systems professional with experience of: architecting in complex environments; engaging with complex partners to elicit and trade needs to deliver value; architecting at different levels.
• Ideally with an appropriate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

What's in it for you?

As a key part of a small, fast-moving critical capability team you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with a variety of projects, functions and key partners at all levels of the business.
• Network with external professional bodies, peer organisations and academia.
• Collaborate and meet with international MBDA teams to share and implement coherent approaches.
• Apply Systems Engineering to Capability problems, contributing towards the direction that Systems Capability is delivered within MBDA UK

Our benefits:

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.

Key individual responsibilities will include:

• Lead MBDA's Next MBSE packages such as ontology, viewpoints, MBSE Tools, Reference Architectures, and Design Domains.
• Lead UK systems contribution to MBDA Next E2E MBE packages such as Systems Analysis, Speciality Engineering, SW model Driven Design, MCAD, ECAD, Model Based User Requirements, Product Line Engineering, Data Continuity and Enterprise Architecture.
• Understand methods, approaches, tools and repository designs to make MBSE guidance accessible and digestible for the engineering population, through use of e.g. SPEM and IBM ELO Methods Composer.
• Ability to understand and implement MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) concepts into practising projects.
• Delivering SE&DC core activities such as providing education, training and consultancy style support to both key national and international project and business areas.
• Ensuring consideration of a full lifecycle approach to the design of systems into project teams.
• Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective support to projects.
• Team Management:
• Manage time and attendance of the team.
• Carry out reviews with team members, regularly reviewing progress against objectives and supporting development.
• Support Function recruitment via interviews and open days.
• Develop the team's skills and knowledge and identify formal and on the job development opportunities.

Join a great team.

• You will be joining a team of experienced Systems Engineers who have genuine passion and enthusiasm for Systems Engineering. They continually develop and readily share their knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering methods and tools, specifically in a challenging model-driven context.
• The team has developed and continue to develop excellent working relationships with projects, other functions and key partners across the business both in MBDA UK and the wider MBDA international group business.
• The team has real impact on the delivery of critical strategic programmes such as the current Model-Based Engineering enhancement (now E2E MBE) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) programmes enabling collaborative model-based engineering across the MBDA enterprise.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!