Digital Electronic Engineer

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Up to £52k DOE plus bonus and excellent benefits including paid overtime

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

The Opportunity

MBDA has entered the next phase of its exciting evolution as a world-class European missile company. The growing workload within MBDA has created exciting opportunities within the Electronic Engineering function for Digital Electronic Engineers to design, develop, prove and integrate electronic circuit cards for equipment and subsystems within MBDA's missiles and missile system products, spanning air, land and sea.

What we're looking for

• Ideally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery; preferably in defence or related industry.
• Someone who can demonstrate the capability to lead significant Electronic design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
• Excellent problem solving skills and knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

What's in it for you?

This role provides an opportunity to design and development complex and technologically advanced projects and products while also providing a wide scope of tasks and a unique opportunity to broaden your interpersonal, technical and leadership skills.

Working with highly talented and motivated individuals and teams, in a friendly and supportive environment, provides one of the best environments for personal development and career progression. You will also have the opportunity to travel and work as part of an international team.

The Role

As a member of the Analogue and Digital Capability Group, you will be undertaking board level design around FPGA and SoC associated power and control circuitry, interfacing with leading edge RF systems and wider missile sub-systems, which could involve high speed serial data comms. This will also include the development of electronic technical solutions in liaison with other skill domains (e.g. Software, Mechanical Engineering etc.) in response to the technical and environmental requirements, which will be evolved through the early stages of the product design lifecycle in collaboration with the Equipment Requirements Authority.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust electronics design, using common development techniques such as DFMEA and all proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements. This role will cover the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets.

Join a great team!

The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and career progression. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of experience across a wide range technologies and products and are happy to share their knowledge to support one another, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified and best practice is upheld.

The experience you bring will be met with enthusiasm and you will be encouraged to share any learning

Our Business

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to reach their potential.

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 the appropriate clearances.
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