Systems Engineer in Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence

Job Description

Join MBDA’s Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer and play a key role in developing advanced actuation technologies for next-generation defence systems.

Salary: up to £53,000 dependent on experience

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.

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 £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• 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:

We invite you to join the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer. The Centre of Excellence specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical actuation systems that provide closed-loop control of fins to steer missiles during flight. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplined team developing actuation systems across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to qualification. You will collaborate with the engineers at missile level to ensure the actuation system meets the needs of the missile.

You will work with various engineering disciplines within the Centre of Excellence to understand the functional architecture and relevant requirements for the electronics, mechanical and software domains. Depending on your experience, there are opportunities to take on this role as a support Systems Engineer or a lead Systems Engineer.

The Centre of Excellence believes that by working as a streamlined and multi-disciplined team we can provide truly innovative and creative solutions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a great team and develop your skills to the next level.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant field with proven post-graduation experience.
• Systems Engineer experience in modern Systems Engineering methods and tools.
• Experience in specifying, reviewing and managing requirements.
• Eagerness to enhance your skills in emerging Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering concepts.
• Strong team spirit to collaborate within a dynamic, multi-disciplined team.
• Experience in IBM DOORS and Model Based Systems Engineering is beneficial.
• Experience in safety-related systems or actuation systems is beneficial.
• Systems Lead experience is beneficial.
• Experience across different phases of the Systems Engineering lifecycle is beneficial.

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.

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