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Missile Systems Algorithm Specialist

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
22 Nov 2020
Reference
P8155B

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to influence the current & future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators,  propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms.
You will have opportunity to collaborate widely across departmental, directorate & national boundaries, and to be involved across multiple programmes at various points in their respective lifecycles, from the early research & concept stages through to full-scale development and guided flight trials.
This opportunity is offered to exert and develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity.   

The Role

  • Provide specialist technical review, underwriting, and consultancy for GCN project teams and influence technology and designs of the wider project teams and subcontractors  nationally & internationally
  • Provide technological input and  analysis for new projects in their initial and concept phases, and exert influence on the overall system and physical design
  •  Influence GCN research strategy & contribute to research activities
  • Undertake focussed technical reviews and trouble-shoot where required  
  • Interact across the MBDA National Companies to collaboratively steer future capabilities and processes
What are we looking for?
  • Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verification
  • Ability to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to communicate the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/goals
  • Ability to manage complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering system
  • Ability to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theory
  • Ability to connect and communicate complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearly and elegantly
  • Ability to diagnose abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation  (Matlab & Simulink)
  • Passion for life-long learning in a highly-technical field
  • Ability to influence technically when there are other factors driving teams
What’s in it for you?
  • Respect and satisfaction associated with a highly-visible, strategic senior position within a much-respected, supportive and technically-capable Department
  • Deep intellectual stimulation from getting to grips with complex technical challenges within a field requiring a combination of specialist knowledge and a good grasp of technologies and design across the much wider missile system
  • Rare opportunity for highly-focussed technical involvement, collaborative research  and strategy steering  without the encumbrance of line management duties
  • The role has the breadth and depth to develop your technical expertise, and to provide stimulating and satisfying work, well into the future
  • Opportunity to establish wide network of National & International contacts within MBDA  and externally
  • Chance to influence across a range of products both Nationally and Internationally.
  • International travel is expected
What’s great about the team?
  • The team work at the heart of all MBDA products, engendering the esprit de corps that comes from seeing a real impact across our current and future portfolio.
  • Working within the GCN Department that offers a collegiate environment  and the chance to influence all project teams as well as across internationally boundaries.
  • As part of this, you will be embedded with a supportive group of Technical Experts within the Department
  • Delivering not only guidance to projects but also working to develop the UK strategical position across the research domains while ensuring coherence with the international arms of MBDA.
 
What would you get?

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.
MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.  MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.
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Please Note:  MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

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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