MBDA

defence

MissionPlanningSystemsEngineer

£53–57k Bristol, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mission Planning Systems Engineer at MBDA. Skills: Systems engineering, Requirements Capture and Control, Configuration Management, Technical problem solving, Analytical thinking. Conducting systems design activities for various mission planning products.. Provide key inputs to requirements capture, design freezes, system integration and testing through to full product verification and certification.”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering Mission Planning products for key domestic and export customers; enable robust design and system validation

Industry & Context.

defence
Problems you'll solve

technical problem solving; ability to think analytically

Eligibility Requirements

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), Security Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Understanding of System Engineering Process is essential with recent experience in a systems engineering role ideally across the full lifecycle., Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (e. g. DOORS) and Configuration Management essential., Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment spanning a number of teams and locations is essential., Experience of technical problem solving and a ability to think analytically.

Nice to Have

General understanding of mission planning principles would be beneficial.

What You'll Do.

Conducting systems design activities for various mission planning products.

Provide key inputs to requirements capture

system integration and testing through to full product verification and certification.

Work closely with UK and French Systems and Software teams

as well as other parties to enable robust design and system validation.

operational equipment and have the opportunity to engage with Customers and End-Users.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working across international boundaries; work closely with UK and French Systems and Software teams, as well as other parties; collaborative environment spanning a number of teams and locations

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic, driven and dynamic team, working across international boundaries who are focussed on delivering Mission Planning products for key domestic and export customers **Salary** : £52,500 - £57,000 **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : Usually a minimum of 3 days per week on site **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:** Join a team that works across all stages of the development life cycle, from initial concepting through to in-service support and Customer training. The breadth of work within the Mission Planning Systems Team affords plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your existing skills and experience as well as providing plenty of opportunities for technical and personal growth. As we develop products fo

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