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Systems Engineer - Complex Weapons

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
2 Mar 2019
Reference
P7333

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced systems engineer looking to develop their skills, we are an expanding team delivering target modelling and mission rehearsal products supporting weapon integration onto 4th and 5 th generation fighter aircraft.
The Role
  • You will be conducting Systems Design activities for weapon target modelling and mission planning products that will be delivered as part of wider weapon integration programmes
  • You will provide key inputs to system integration and testing, leading to product certification
  • You will also support the design of training courses and have an input to training materials and delivery to military users
  • You will influence the future roadmap of target modelling products within MBDA, with opportunities to work on international technology demonstration programmes and early concept work for future weapon systems
What’s in it for you?
  • Rapidly gain experience across the full product lifecycle
  • MBSE Training and on the job learning
  • Visibility of and potential mobility to other capability groups and projects within the department
  • There are opportunities for travel to MBDA sites in the UK and Europe, and to customer sites around the world
  • Multiple development paths, both technical and managerial
What’s great about the team?
  • Be part of a great team responsible for developing, qualifying and supporting the target modelling and mission planning systems that enable our world class weapon systems to achieve precision effects
  • We celebrate successes and work hard to achieve our goals, with a keen culture of learning from past experiences
  • We value diversity and knowledge sharing, and you will work with other engineers and supporting team members with a wide range of complementary skills and knowledge.We expect everyone in the team to learn and to share to make us stronger
What are we looking for?
  • Sound understanding of System Engineering Process (including System and Sub-System Specification, System Test and Integration)
  • Experience of technical problem solving skills
  • Ability to perform Trade Off analyses
  • Excellent communication skills with a ‘Can do’ attitude
  • Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (DOORS) and Configuration Management (Dimensions or RTC) is desirable
  • Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML is desired, preferably using IBM Rhapsody
  • Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems / Satellite Imagery formats is desirable
  • Good project and risk management skills and knowledge is desirable
  • Practical experience of the configuration of Windows based workstations and networks is desirable
  • Sound understanding of Information Assurance principles is desirable
  • Experience producing or delivering training material is desirable
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, 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.
     
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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.

 

 

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Telephone
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Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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