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System Architect (Tactical Strike Mission Planning)

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
4 May 2019
Reference
P7646

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

 

The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a highly capable, versatile and enthusiastic systems architect to join the mission planning and control team.   The role requires systematic, flexible and agile thinkers who can work at different levels of system abstraction and across the product lifecycle.   The successful candidate will work closely with the Weapon Systems team to develop the Mission Planning architecture for use in next gen fast jet platforms.
 
What are we looking for?

 

 

  • Systems thinker with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge/Experience of requirements management tools (ideally DOORs)
  • Knowledge/Experience in use of SysML and modelling tools (ideally Rhapsody)

 
What’s in it for you?

 

 

  • Opportunity to develop architectures for major company product.
  • Opportunity to develop best practice and share knowledge with multi-disciplined community across the company.
  • Opportunity to work on multiple projects within the domain and across the lifecycle process.
  • Opportunity to travel, both to company and customer locations.

 
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), superb learning and development opportunities and more….
 
The Role

 

 

  • Develop and maintain the Mission Planning Architectural Model, ensuring the model is scalable and modular for re-use across multiple products.
  • Undertake systems design, analysis and sub-system requirements derivation from parent requirements.
  • Manage development of company tools and products across software design and equipment teams for multi-national customers.
  • Requirements Engineering: production, maintenance, test planning, verification/validation.
  • Establish, maintain and adopt systems process and procedures including configuration control, management, validation/verification strategies, product definition etc.

 
What’s great about the team?

 

 

  • Functional management allowing work to be varied and your skill set to be assigned to the project needs.
  • You will be joining the team as we approach weapon system Design Review and preparing to enter the Demonstration phase with the customer.
  • You will be part of a multi skilled team developing complex systems and have the opportunity to mentor those wishing to develop skills in the same area.

 
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
 
Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news.  LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)

 

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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