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Guidance Control and Navigation (GCN) Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
18 Feb 2022
Reference
R03398

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details


MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

We have an opportunity for an experienced Guidance, Control and Navigation Engineer to join our dynamic team working on fast paced and exciting projects. Our team delivers algorithm development and proving across a range of Defence projects, particularly focusing on Autopilots and control system, Mid-Course guidance, Terminal and Homing Guidance, Propulsion control, Integrated Navigation, Data fusion, Command and Control and Mission Planning algorithms.

Algorithms are developed at many points of the product lifecycle including Research studies, (both externally and internally funded), initial missile feasibility and concept studies and algorithms in support of assessment and development programmes.

This role will deliver the development of specific algorithms or studies to support a key programme within MBDA and can include feasibility studies, algorithm design and trade-off studies, trials preparation, trials analysis and reporting, architecture definition, algorithm and model validation

GCN Engineers at MBDA act autonomously. We perform technical analyses and investigations into a full range of issues and problems along with preparing and developing solutions either individually or as a member of a project team.
Our team engages with the algorithm users, understands and responds to their requirements, ensuring that algorithms are appropriate for the intended use.

What are we looking for?

Successful applicants will have:
  • an appropriate good Degree or Masters with a strong mathematical content e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics.
  • proven experience of applicable algorithms i.e. Guidance, Control, Data Fusion, Navigation, Image Processing and ideally knowledge and experience of some of the following:
  • flight dynamics and aerodynamics
  • sensors (e.g. IMUs, GPS, RF and IR seekers)
  • actuation systems in relation to autopilot design and servo control.
  • The MathWorks products – specifically Simulink, Embedded MATLAB and Stateflow, C, FORTRAN and Ada
Ideal candidates will be:
  • driven and capable of working on their own initiative with a minimum of supervision
  • have the ability to visualise and analyse complex systems
  • have good understanding of, and good working experience in all phases of the engineering life cycle
We welcome interest from many industries including: avionics and aerospace, computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems within the mobile phone industry and within the GNSS industry.needs and ensure that the algorithms are fit for their intended use

Here’s what’s in it for you

As an international team, we work closely with other related subject areas e.g. Simulation and Modelling, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality.
We are exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and our GCN Engineers play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

There are real opportunities to develop your career as a technology specialist or as a functional/project manager.

Join a great team!

This is a stimulating environment, and there are exciting opportunities along with exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects. We are an innovative bunch of individuals with track record in achieving project breakthroughs on time and on budget.

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.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended 2-3 days per week approach to on-site and remote working.

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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.

 

 

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Location
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Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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