Principal Engineer

About the job

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

The role will report to the Head of Weapon System Design within the SPEAR3 Weapon Systems Design team.

Tasks include maintenance of the SPEAR3 System Requirements and related design modules in DOORS and responding to requirements queries across a range of systems, domains and topics.

The Assurance aspect of the role involves leading the development of the DVP and CM against the SPEAR3 contractual requirements, collating evidence from across the project to be distilled into evidence to present to the MoD customer.

Additionally the role will be able to be involved in key platform integration activities including F-35 and Typhoon.

Ideally the role would suit someone looking to gain a broad experience in Weapon System design, completing tasks that would touch on every domain (not just functional). This role could also involve line management, closer involvement in the integration programme or some tasks earlier in the product life cycle.

This role could be based at Stevenage or Bristol.

Responsibilities:

• Line Management - opportunities
• D-phase - CSRS compliance & Wpn Sys Certification.
• F-35 Integration
• IRS development, Compliance against Defence Standards, IRS DVP / Compliance matrix, interface development, Emulator development, Wpn Sys CofD. test asset development,
• Emerging tasks
• Operational 3 pack development - Functional development and creation of generic ICDs
• Typhoon integration - a likely future activity
• Support to the SPEAR EW development
• Management of functional growth options - e.g. anti ship

What we're looking for

The role needs a competent requirements person who is able to take a broad systems approach and interact well across all of the domains. Most documents are mature, however there are a lot of changes and technical issues that need managing.

• Experience in requirements management, publishing requirements specifications and collating compliance evidence.
• Experience in using IBM DOORS software
• Ability to communicate and present technical topics across a diverse team and with the Customer community.

What's in it for you?

• SPEAR3 is at a very exciting point in the development cycle, with the D&M phase of the development contract and the F-35 integration just starting. This role will give the opportunity to interact across all systems domains to assist the successful progression of the project through to a deliverable product.
• Additionally there will be opportunities to be part of the F-35 integration programme and involvement in the EW variant of SPEAR3.

Our benefits

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

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.

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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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