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FC/ASW - Head of Functional Integration

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Up to £60,000 DOE
Closing date
2 Mar 2025
Reference
R26046
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Job Details

The FC/ASW team at MBDA are looking for a Head of Functional Integration to be involved in the definition and planning of all the Compat, HWIL and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile and munition equipment for the Demonstration & Manufacturing phase.

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Due to classification of the work and access to equipment, this role will be site based!

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:
  • Company bonus: Up to 21.25% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...


The Opportunity

Reporting to the FC/ASW Chief Systems Proving Engineer, the Head of Functional Integration role will involve the definition and planning of all the Compat, HWIL and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile and munition equipment for the Demonstration & Manufacturing phase.

This role will need to work closely with the wider FC/ASW team to ensure that the lab facilities, test equipment, test facilities, test instructions, safety aspects, functional interfaces etc. are all identified, so that they will be available as and when required.
What we're looking for
  • Experience of missile / munition integration and test.
  • An understanding how to develop a coherent and cost effective approach to integration that addresses areas across and down the product breakdown structure.
  • An understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering and its application to functional demonstration is desirable.
  • Work package management skills (work package planning, risk management) and an ability to operate within budget, timescale and resource constraints.

What's in it for you?
  • A chance to define and develop new innovative techniques to deliver the proving programme in the most efficient way.
  • To work in a motivated and collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity to further develop leadership and management skills

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

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.

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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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