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Working at MBDA

  • Company employees
    7000
  • Gender diversity (m:f)
    74:26

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  • United Kingdom

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Join MBDA as an Electronic Architect in Stevenage for a circa £70,000 salary with a bonus up to 21%. This role offers dynamic hybrid working with full-time or part-time options, involving the definition of electronic architectures and technical delivery.

Requirements

  • Ideally educated to degree level with an Electronics bias.
  • Significant experience in digital electronics, microprocessor systems, power electronics, and safety-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of software/firmware development, compact packaging, and thermal management.
  • Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national eligible for BPSS security clearance.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Digital electronics: Define electronic and electrical architecture, conducting analysis and decomposition for microprocessor systems and digital equipment.
  • Power electronics: Design power electronics for distributed power networks ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.
  • Safety-critical design: Design equipment for safety-critical environments and handle sensitive customer data securely.
  • Thermal management: Apply compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Senior Electronics Engineer or Systems Engineer roles may bring hardware design and architecture skills, alongside meeting mandatory electronic engineering requirements.

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world-class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions!

Job Title: Electronic Architect

Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

  • 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:

Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments.

Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution.

Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position.

What we're looking for from you:

Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas:

  • Digital electronics and microprocessor systems

  • Power electronics for distributed power networks

  • Design of equipment for safety critical environments

  • Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data

  • Understanding of software and firmware development techniques

  • Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment

Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design.

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, Disability 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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MBDA

Electronic Architect

Stevenage
Hybrid
Circa £70,000 + up to 21% bonus

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