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Project Lead - Networked Communications

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
21 Mar 2021
Reference
R02387

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Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

MBDA is developing an innovative new missile to missile communications technology and we need a Lead Engineer to take ownership of this project. This two-year project is aimed at developing and specifying this new technology, and creating models and demonstrators for our customers.
You’ll be leading a small project team working on this critical part of our future portfolio. You’ll have direct ownership of the project and the deliverables, and work closely with our customers.
We need you to have a background in systems engineering. While it’s not essential, some knowledge of data links and communications protocols would be useful. Most importantly, we need you to be able to shape the project, communicate effectively with our customers, and deliver with an innovative, imaginative approach.

What we’re looking for
  • Systems engineering experience across the full life cycle
  • Experience with data links, communication networks, and protocols (not essential)
  • Passionate about technology, motivated to deliver, and a strong communicator
Here’s what’s in it for you
  • Work on a really innovative new technology, and have ownership of the project
  • Ability to see this project through from start to finish
  • Delivering a real capability upgrade for MBDA, our customers, and UK defence
  • Your role will be varied and will include systems engineering, modelling, building hardware, building demonstrators
Join a great team!

Our team works across a range of projects for air, sea, and land, and this gives us a broad range of expertise to learn from. We work closely with other functional areas, and pride ourselves on building strong relationships with those functions to enable us to draw upon others’ knowledge.

Benefits Package

*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
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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