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System Certfication lead - Brimstone Platform Integration and Export

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
23 May 2021
Reference
R03072

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Discipline
Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

An opportunity has arisen for a Certification Engineer to join a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic team during a key phase of the development programme.
A successful applicant will lead a team in the delivery of Certificates of Design on behalf of the Chief Engineer and Chief Systems Engineer, while working within the Platform Integration and Export Group. The role covers at least two Aircraft Integration contracts as well as an export programme.

What’s in it for you?
Role Development - An opportunity for a System Certification practitioner to expand and develop their role by gaining key experience in;
  • Managing the delivery of multiple contracts in parallel
  • Developing an understanding of the system under certification and
  • Leading a team and training others
  • Project and resource management
  • Career growth paths which reward individuals with the capability to deliver while meeting the aims of the group.
Exposure to Stakeholders - The role will involve working with:
  • Internal customers and partners up to Chief Engineer
  • External customers including the MoD and Platform Design Authorities
Travel – The role may include domestic and international travel.

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.

The Role

The role is for a Team Lead in the Platform Integration and Export Group. The primary aim of the role will be to lead the Certification of Platform Integration variants of the Brimstone Missile.
This will involve leading the commissioning, collection and reporting of Certification evidence using the IBM DOORS requirements management tool.
Delivery of certification task will require engagement with other MBDA teams, tracking the progress of evidence as its generated and reporting this progress to the Chief Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer and MoD.
The role may also include supporting other tasks in the Platform Integration and Export Group such as:
  • Supporting in-service operation by responding to user queries
  • Reviewing technical information from MBDA subject matter experts
Join a great team!

The Platform Integration and Export Group is a motivated and delivery focused team who aim to deliver On Time, On Cost and On Quality. The Group supports high profile contracts with the MoD, Aircraft Platform Design Authorities and Export Customers, and works close with the RAF supporting live firing trials and operation usage of the weapon.

The team retains a large body of technical knowledge relating to missile and aircraft operation and would readily welcome a candidate with an appreciation of military aircraft.

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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