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Technical Expert and UK Technical Authority

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
6 Apr 2019
Reference
P7352

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Discipline
Other
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity

As an Internationally recognised expert in the field of inertial sensors (including MEMS devices) you will offer guidance and the direction of the technology to influence customer funding.
You will provide advice and guidance on current and future developments and trends in navigation sensor technologies and advise MBDA projects of the solutions to pursue, across an international (UK-Fr) axis.

The Role


You will be the technical authority (internal & external to MBDA) for UK activities and be the Technical Expert in the UK/FR Navigation Centre of Excellence.
  • Provide technical leadership to the UK team for successful delivery of all UK activities.
  • Be the technical focal point and decision maker representing the Navigation Centre of Excellence to internal and external customers, including suppliers
  • Forge industrial relations in the interests of MBDA for navigation sensor developments
  • Derive, maintain and deliver the UK technical roadmap for Navigation equipment securing internal and external funding for research and technology maturation, interacting with Future Systems and Team Complex Weapons Portfolio team.
  • Be the technical focal point and decision maker representing the Navigation Centre of Excellence to internal and external customers, including suppliers
  • Ensure UK/France coherence in navigation sensor policy and industrial strategy
  • Lead the application for, planning and delivery of the Navigation Centre of Excellence IRAD (R&D funding)
  • Forge industrial relations in the interests of MBDA for navigation sensor developments
 
What are we looking for?
You will need sufficient experience in the field of Inertial Sensors in the UK to be able to critique performance and design drivers from our suppliers and, when required, to aid in the resolution of technical performance issues.
  • Previous technical leadership experience
  • Expertise in Navigation domain
  • Experience in project management
  • International minded
  • Technical Networker
 
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 without Restrictions.

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.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

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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