Opportunity
The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for weapon system design and verification, system and equipment integration, RF system design, threat analysis, and modelling & simulation activities associated with EW capability and performance. We are recruiting an EW Systems Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that various aspects of a Weapon System’s EW capability (covering system design, integration, and the operational context/aplicability) is fit for purpose, whilst also ensuring that the associated design is developed within the required timescales and budget. This Systems Engineer will be both the EW requirements authority and the EW System design lead for elements of a Weapon System, requiring collaboration with suppliers, customers, and a large range of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of EW systems, including Electromagnetic Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Support/Surveillance systems
* Experience in weapon system systems design and validation, or a complex system’s product development
* Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle and carrying out systems integration
* Experience in capability assessments and road‑mapping
* Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience in requirements management toolsets (e.g. DOORS)
* Candidate must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance
Security and Legal Requirements
MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Compensation & Benefits
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 based on company performance
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution up to 14%
* Paid overtime opportunities
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working arrangements welcomed
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Additional Information
Our company is a leading defence organisation dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces. We partner with governments to defend freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and Disability.
We recognise that everyone is unique and encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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