Electronics Systems Engineer
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Closing date
- 8 Jun 2019
- Reference
- P7667
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- Discipline
- Electronics
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
Technical Project Electronic engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production support within MBDA and also may be responsible for managing the technical aspects of development with our major equipment suppliers.
It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their design experience and progress to a more senior technical role, such as Chief Design Engineer.
The Role
- Responsible for defining the electrical architecture for all variants of a munition / systems, ensuring the electrical architecture and interfaces meet the requirements.
- Technically manage internal and external suppliers for delivery of sub-system work packages to time, cost, quality & performance requirements
- Responsible for producing Statements of Work and plans for the design and development of weapon systems sub-systems.
- Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process.
- Responsible for controlling any assigned budgets
- Ensure modularity and reuse objectives are achieved.
- Able to technically supervise engineers within the team and indirectly manage engineers in the extended project team.
What's in it for you?
This is an opportunity to develop a broad view of the operational capability of a strategically important product and the development process through interaction with Systems Designers, Chief Engineers and Suppliers. There are opportunities to become a Team Leader within the CDE Project teams as an interim step to becoming a CDE.
What’s great about joining this team?
There are about 30 staff within the Electronic and Test Architecture UK Functional Team, who are all collocated with their Project Teams in Stevenage. You will be working for the Project CDE and interact with a broad range of other Functions within MBDA, but have a high degree of autonomy and represent the Project / Function in many meetings.
What we are looking for?
- Ideally educated to degree level or an equivalent qualification with experience of electronic design engineering at a systems level.
- Ability to technically manage internal and sub-contract activities
- Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision
- Ability to influence managers and other stakeholders across the company
- Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)
- Willingness to travel when required
- Ideally an understanding of engineering disciplines associated with aerospace products.
- Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, 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.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
-
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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