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Working at MBDA

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

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Join MBDA as a Systems Engineer - Modelling & Simulation in Stevenage, Bristol, or Bolton. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement requiring 3-5 days on-site per week, with a competitive salary of £40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience. You will develop groundbreaking defense technologies through modeling, algorithm development, and systems studies across the Seeker chain.

Requirements

  • Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience required.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for modelling and coding, algorithm development, data analysis, and technical report writing required.
  • Desirable experience includes advanced MATLAB, Simulink including Embedded Coder, C and HDL software/firmware development, RF systems, digital signal processing, and Machine Learning/AI.
  • Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national eligible for HMG BPSS security clearance.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • MATLAB: Deliver rapid testing, iteration, and sophisticated defense capability through modelling and coding.
  • Algorithm Development: Build embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker by auto-coding directly from developed models.
  • Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing: Evaluate complex engineering problems and document findings for various Seeker programmes.
  • RF Systems and Digital Signal Processing: Support simulation and modelling across the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation to hardware response.
  • Potential transition routes: People from research, software engineering, or signal processing roles may bring strong analytical and programming skills, alongside meeting mandatory STEM qualifications and security clearance requirements.

Job description

An exciting role for a Systems Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects developing ground breaking technologies through the use of Modelling & Simulation. With opportunities to support field trials and work with a dedicated team of Engineers to help your own career development this role is one not to be missed!

Salary: From £40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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…
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

We are looking for Systems Engineers to join a growing team to perform activities including modelling, algorithm development and systems studies. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation, to hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in, and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability.

There are roles available across multiple Seeker programmes, from those in the early concepting phase (including developing groundbreaking technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors), through assessment and development phases (such as Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon FC/ASW) and, supporting spiral development on our in-service phase Seekers. You may have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other activities within our department including support to field trials and lab testing. There are numerous progression and development opportunities available, as well as interaction with stakeholders across a dynamic multi-national engineering team.

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MBDA

Systems Engineer - Modelling & Simulation

Bolton, Bristol, Stevenage
On-site, Hybrid
£40,000 - £58,000 / year

We are also looking for more experienced engineers wishing to develop their leadership skills across teams and work packages.

What we're looking for from you:

  • Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience
  • Modelling and Coding with proficiency in MATLAB
  • Algorithm Development
  • Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing

Desirable experience:

  • Advanced MATLAB
  • Proficiency in Simulink including Embedded Coder
  • Formal software or firmware development experience, especially C and HDL
  • Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
  • Model verification, configuration control and model release processes
  • Continuous Integration and Testing
  • Machine Learning and AI

You will be an adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills, gain experience and progress your career, giving you exposure to some incredible technologies and products.

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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