Systems Design Airborne Systems Engineering

MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

Are you a Systems Engineer with experience in Airborne Systems? or Are you a Systems Engineer with an interest in Airborne Systems?  Within Systems Design Airborne Systems we have vacancies at all levels for System Engineers who will be join a growing team who are working to transform the way we work in this domain. You may be working on the integration of MBDA products including ASRAAM, Meteor, Brimstone and Storm Shadow onto UK platforms (including Typhoon,F35 and Wildcat) or onto export platforms or you may be part of the MBDA element of Team TEMPEST influencing the next generation of UK combat aircraft. Your experience can have been gained within the defence industry, in the armed forces, in government or in wider industry.

[Systems Design Airborne System are part of MBDA's Weapon System Design division that is responsible for designing and commissioning the hardware and software within the systems that launch, control and plan the operations of the company's missiles and the emerging alternative weapons such as lasers.]

MBDA are Europe's foremost provider of missiles and the systems required to integrate those missiles to aircraft, ships and military land vehicles. In the UK it is an important part of nations sovereign defence capability and is prime contractor to the Ministry-of-Defence for a range of weapon systems in service with Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. It exports systems to the nation's allies around the world.

MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future needs of the three armed forces. In service products supported by MBDA within the UK include: "Meteor", "ASRAAM", "Brimstone", "Storm-Shadow", "Sea-Viper", "Sea-Ceptor". These will soon be joined by the "Land-Ceptor" and "Sea-Venom" systems".

There are continuous improvement and enhancement programmes associated with all of these products and a range of new, innovative systems in development including: the next generation of deep-strike and anti-ship missile for the RN and RAF; a network enabled tactical strike weapon (SPEAR3) for the RN and RAF, and new battlefield surface to surface system (LPS) for the British Army.

MBDA is also a core member of Team TEMPEST which is developing the next generation combat aircraft for the UK and a growing group of international partners

What to expect: 

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

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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