MBDA
defence
SeaCeptorFunctionalArchitectureDevelopmentLead
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“Sea Ceptor Functional Architecture Development Lead at MBDA. Skills: System architecture definition, Systems Engineering lifecycle, systems integration, system interface definition. enabling the delivery of Sea Ceptor to multiple customers concurrently. managing adaptations to enhance the Sea Ceptor System”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling the delivery of Sea Ceptor to multiple customers concurrently; managing adaptations to enhance the Sea Ceptor System; drive future design evolution; maintain Sea Ceptor effectiveness
Industry & Context.
resolution of technical issues; Investigating defects
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), Trials Support - Both on site at MBDA and at off-site locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Systems Engineering lifecycle, Requirement elicitation, Identifying and managing key design drivers, Verification, systems integration, system interface definition, Interface Control definition, System architecture definition, RTC, DOORS
Nice to Have
Trade Studies generation, In-service support, Investigating defects, Export New Business – Technical input across a broad range of System architecture, Non-compliance management & impact assessment, Trials Support, Technical resolution of internal sub-system queries through IQR forum, Technical input to assist identifying and defining requirements for internal sub-systems and external interfaces, Task Package
What You'll Do.
enabling the delivery of Sea Ceptor to multiple customers concurrently
managing adaptations to enhance the Sea Ceptor System
coordinating/conducting detailed technical studies
assessments and work packages associated with future Sea Ceptor development/evolution
leading resolution of technical issues
managing system architecture definition
support the wider team involved in Trials data analysis
Combat System Integration
security and performance activities
Future Sea Ceptor development and evolution
Combat Systems Integration
Trade Studies generation
Reviewing and analysing technical data
Investigating defects
Support to Non-compliance management & impact assessment
Technical resolution of internal sub-system queries through IQR forum
Technical input to assist identifying and defining requirements for internal sub-systems and external interfaces
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; building cohesion in the relationships between the Systems team and various interfacing teams
Communication Scope
good interpersonal and influencing skills
Process & Methodology
balance a number of concurrent tasks
Full Job Description
The Sea Ceptor Weapon Systems team is expanding and seeks a System Engineer to work in this dynamic and challenging environment. Pivotal to these roles is enabling the delivery of Sea Ceptor to multiple customers concurrently, whilst managing adaptations to enhance the Sea Ceptor System. **Salary** : Circa £ _57,000_ depending on experience **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : _3_ 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:** Sea Ceptor is a very successful, growing, innovative, high profile maritime air defence system that has secured multiple UK and export contracts. A Systems Engineering position is available supporting the sustainment and development of the Sea Ceptor Weapon System. This includes coordinating/
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