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System Design Lead

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
18 Jun 2022
Reference
R06403

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: Up to £50k dependent on experience + bonus

Lead the full lifecycle of core systems design activity from the elicitation of customer needs through system design to equipment certification of the DragonFire Novel Laser Weapon System demonstrator:
  • Managing and directing the definition of a completely new weapon system architecture within the scope of MBDA products,
  • Ownership and control of all system design activities for the Laser Capability Development Program (CDP), including the system functional architecture & all system functional interfaces
  • Definition of system level requirements and decomposition of technical requirements into subsystems
  • Be the authority in the team for systems design queries, and defining the system design approach with the CSE
  • Influence the future development of Laser weapons systems, ensuring architectural commonality for LDEW across future Air, Land and Maritime domains
  • Provide technical input to definition of future concepts, and review concepts for credibility and feasibility
  • Manage and deliver certification documentation to enable equipment use across multiple trial events.
  • Lead the delivery of multiple internal and customer deliverables including issue of system design baselines, and interim and final technical reports

What we're looking for
  • Highly capable systems engineer with experience of the full lifecycle from initial customer requirements through to equipment certification and demonstration.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage problems professionally, work to challenging time scales, identifying and proposing solutions not problems
  • Experience in the use of Rhapsody, DOORs, and the IBM Rational Toolset, including configuration management structures and approaches is beneficial but can be taught if required.
  • Flexible to delivering a variety of tasks, efficient, delivery focused, have strong problem solving skills, with robust systems thinking
  • Experience of multidisciplinary inter-company team management.
  • Good Degree in an engineering field, with significant experience of Weapons System design and certification in the early phases of the CADMID cycle
  • Whilst not essential it would be desirable if applicants had some understanding of LDEW domain or the challenges associated with development of new and novel capabilities

What's in it for you?
  • Opportunity for working from home if desirable as well as flexible start finish times / flexi time / over time as per MBDA Dynamic Working principles
  • Opportunity to influence, design and build the first of its kind Laser Directed Energy Weapon for the UK
  • Being part of a fantastic, highly motivated, passionate and dedicated team
  • Interesting and exciting work on some truly innovative and world class technology
  • Potential to see projects through their full life cycle from bid to customer delivery
  • Frequent opportunities to gain visibility for you and your work at the highest levels both inside and outside the company
  • Excellent training and on the job learning in a broad range of relevant subjects
  • Potential to move within the team to gain experience of new areas
  • Developing new skills through working with specialist areas in MBDA

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.

Join a great team!

You will be supported by a number of experts in the field as we drive forward the possibilities of LDEW in the UK together!

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.

 

 

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Location
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Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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