Head of Launcher Platform Assembly Design
Location: Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, UK, BS32 9
Job Description: Join the Land Ceptor team and support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground‑Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. You will build on world‑class design, incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.
Salary: Up to £70K dependent on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. After the offer stage all successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you
* Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
* Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Car Allowance: £300 per monthly allowance
* Medical Insurance: Company funded or Individual cover
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
The opportunity
As Head of the Launcher Platform Assembly (LPA) you will be the focal point for LPA within the UK design team, managing the relationship with MBDA Italy and engaging with Italian subcontractors, providing oversight, direction and guidance to de‑risk LPA design and delivery.
You will act as a key stakeholder and leader in developing the relationship with MBDA Italy, ensuring schedule adherence, quality, industrial validation, product development and more.
To achieve the above, this role will build relationships with and influence Italian stakeholders, both MBDA IT and the wider IT supplier base, providing a key leadership and liaison role to ensure coordination, common understanding and a prioritised delivery focus between UK and Italy to meet our delivery schedules and customer expectations.
What we're looking for from you
* A highly motivated self‑starter who can work both independently and as part of a team while managing the priorities of a number of varied tasks in the context of a bigger picture.
* Proven track record in delivering and supporting complex hardware to cost and schedule.
* Able to coordinate external suppliers, including acceptance activities.
* Willingness to undertake regular, short‑duration European travel.
* Experience with large mechanical and hydraulic systems and electrical generation and.
Our company
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We support the Armed Forces who protect our nations and partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks and promote diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our workforce. We recognise that everyone is unique and encourage you to speak to us should you require any assistance or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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