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Electro Optics Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
19 Sep 2019
Reference
P7564

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Discipline
Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen in a team of specialised EO professionals.
The EO Seekers and Sensors Group is responsible for the specification, assessment and delivery of a range of sub-systems used within complex weapon systems.  Each member of the team performs a range of tasks and engages regularly with other areas of the business, external suppliers and customers.
 
The Role
  • The successful applicant will work as part of a Project Team developing a complex weapon.
  • In your primary role you will be working on systems studies relating to Electro-Optical Systems primarily in Infra-Red but with some knowledge of visible band Systems. Both EO concepts and design work will be undertaken.
  • A keen and enthusiastic interest in technologies for future development and producing innovative solutions covering Passive, active and Low-Light technologies
  • In addition to this primary role, a variety of other experiences are available, including;
  • Monitoring supplier and technology roadmaps and identifying cutting edge and future technologies for investment
  • Providing technical expertise in design reviews and other forums
  • Supporting trials in conjunction with suppliers and the customer
  • Supporting the growth and improvement of existing and future test facilities
 
What’s in it for you?
  • Varied work with a range of opportunities to support your professional development
  • Support from a team with extensive experience of EO systems and subsystems and with access to testing facilities and design tools needed to supply state-of-the-art solutions
  • Development of EO skills with an opportunity to cultivate/improve knowledge of many applications of the discipline
  • Collaborative international working
  • Produce Novel Concepts
 
What’s great about the team?
  • You will experience of a broad and varied work content, which is dynamically changing
  • You will work in a highly skilled and experienced team covering fundamental technology development through to concepts and sub-system development.
  • You will be in a team working at a level of theoretical modelling through to lab and field based testing
  • Some travel is involved between MBDA sites, supplier and customer locations, and test sites.
 
What are we looking for?
Essential
  • Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience
  • Ability to motivate yourself to achieve demanding and evolving tasks while maintaining a calm professional manner
  • Detailed understanding of modelling techniques and their limitations.
  • Understanding of EO radiation, propagation and detection principles
  • Experience of technical management of subcontractors
  • Experience with good engineering practices, such as requirements definition, design certification & validation, and configuration control
  • Flexible, “can do” attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved
  • You will be able to take responsibility for your own contribution, control your own timescale and be responsible for your own budget
 
Desirable
  • Practical EO system design experience using such tools as ZEMAX, Code V, MODTRAN
  • Experience in 3D design tools (CAD)
  • Appreciation of system design & integration challenges
  • Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink
  • Experience with configuration and requirements management tools such as TeamCenter PDM and DOORS
 
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: MBDA UK require 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).
 
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Company

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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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Location
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