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Aircraft Systems Intergration Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
6 Feb 2019
Reference
P6913

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The opportunity
To work within the growing Airborne Systems Integration organisation to deliver integration of complex MBDA weapons onto fixed wing and rotary platforms for both UK and Export customers.
The Role
  • Planning and delivering the integration of complex MBDA air-launched weapon systems onto a wide range of fixed wing and rotary platforms
  • Producing and agreeing the Interface Control Document with the platform design authority
  • Working with a range specialist matter experts both within MBDA and externally
  • Planning and delivery of a wide range of trials and tests associated with aircraft integration
  • Supporting Design Certification. Production of Design Verification Plans and Certificates of Design
What’s in it for you?
  • You will be working in a focused team that delivers a weapons integration programme working closely with specialists both within both MBDA and the platform provider
  • This is an opportunity for someone with good knowledge of aircraft systems or weapon systems integration to utilise this within MBDA whilst increasing their knowledge and experience across a broad range of disciplines
  • The roles will have both office based and field based elements
  • The roles will involve travel within the UK and potentially overseas
What’s great about the team?
  • The Airborne Systems Integration team is growing fast providing an exciting and dynamic environment that is focused on delivering the needs of our customers
  • There will be opportunities to work on a whole range of MBDA air-launched products together with UK and Export platform design authorities.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
  • Experience in producing aircraft Interface Control Documents
  • Ideally an appropriate Engineering Degree or Masters (or equivalent) OR HNC/HND level (or equivalent).
  • Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills
  • Practical knowledge of basic systems engineering principles and processes.
  • Pro-active and be capable of working on their own initiative with a minimum of supervision
  • Ability to work in a complex multi-stakeholder environment
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Mil-Std-1760 and Def Stan 1553 highly desirable
  • Experience in the defence section in integration of systems onto fixed wing or rotary platforms
  • Ability to lead a technical team
  • Ability to undertake complex technical negotiations with a high degree of autonomy
What would you get?
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

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Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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