Survivability Domain Lead

Stevenage
Job Description
MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.

Salary: up to £65,000 based on experience + bonus scheme

Hybrid working pattern : Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

Want to work for an award winning company where you can exercise your innovation skills as a Survivability Domain Lead supporting frameworks on a project that is driving new ways of working within the business then keep reading!

The Survivability Domain Lead is accountable for the Survivability performance of MBDA's next generation strike capability. You will be responsible for establishing the Customer (UK & FR) Survivability requirements and developing the system design in a rapid development environment to produce a solution that satisfies all stakeholders.

You will be comfortable interacting across multiple design areas in a very large multi-national programme allowing the development of core influencing and negotiation skills. You will grow a team to support you and there is scope to build a broader capability within the company for this emerging skill set.

You will lead the Survivability Working Group on behalf of MBDA, establishing an open and productive working relationship with the customer community and key stakeholders.

What can you bring to the role?

Broad systems engineering background across the product lifecycle, with experience of conducting systems design studies and assessing performance.

Ability to develop requirements and design assurance strategies collaboratively with partners.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact both technically and programmatically with customers, technical experts, equipment teams, senior management and engineering partners.

Survivability related knowledge in any of the following skill areas:

• Signature control and low observability
• Threat detection and response tactics
• Mission routing and mission management techniques

Broader engineering management experience is welcome, particularly gained through leadership of work packages, integration of complex activities or, managing technical relationships with customers or suppliers.

What to expect:

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.