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Weapon System Architect

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
21 May 2022
Reference
R07484-stevenage

Job Details

Stevenage

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Weapon System Architect - Future Cruise / Anti Ship

We are looking for a Weapon System Architect to provide knowledge and expertise to an exciting multi-national programme which has just entered the Assessment phase. We need to develop The successful candidate will develop the System-of-System/System architecture in order to maintain coherence across the design of our Missile, Mission System and Launcher Products and the equipment therein, plus their integration on multiple platforms.

The architect successful candidate will be an analytical system thinker, able to develop and communicate concepts and architectures. They will identify, engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, instigate and drive trade studies and system development activities and provide top level direction to the subsystem architects. In summary, they will play a significant role in the technical direction and strategy of the products within this programme.
Here's what's in it for you
  • Opportunity to develop a high level system architecture and influence the programme across Sea and Air domains
  • Opportunity to grow and develop a broad skill & knowledge base
  • You will get to work with multiple technical and business functions
  • You will have the opportunity to work across various areas of a diverse and distributed Weapon System, covering a variety of subsystems from assessment phase maturity through to full-scale development
  • Input to wider capability improvement through Research and Development
What we're looking for
  • Analytical Systems thinkers able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures
  • Experience of developing complex systems, ideally in defence.
  • Knowledge of Sea and/or Air platforms and Weapon System integration
Our benefits:
  • *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.would be highly beneficial

Join a great team!

Whilst you will be focussed on a single (but diverse) programme, you will be joining a broader, growing team of highly skilled people working across the breadth of MBDAs current and future products. Your department is focussed on growing and developing a team of excellent System Architects. This is a small but experienced team focussed on technical solutions and setting the right design principles with new projects.

Why us?

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're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended 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.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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