The wider WSE (Weapon System Equipment) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub-systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or launcher. The WSE team provides technical and project management to ensure that these products & equipment are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost.
Salary: Circa £46,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British or Dual UK with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to 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.
Land Ceptor is an MBDA Ground Based Air Defence System which is now in service with UK and Polish customers. The product is also in the middle of a live series‑production at the ILC facility in Bolton while also subject to new contract amendments and product development requests from both customers (UK and Polish). As a result, the Land Ceptor Physical Design team is exposed to all areas of the Product Lifecycle on a daily basis.
Launcher Physical Architect – Core Responsibilities
* Define and manage the Land Ceptor Launcher Build Definitions in PLM (Product Lifecycle Manager).
* Ensure that product definitions are released to support project timelines.
* Provide management of change notices and problem reports to support key programme milestones through the supply chain.
* Support the non‑conformance management process for both production and in‑service product.
* Support ongoing correct configuration of the Land Ceptor product as the complexity of the product/programmes evolves.
* Work with UK and Italian configuration teams to ensure new & live builds are correctly configured in line with BMS and company processes.
* Own responsibility for one or more pieces of hardware, delivering support for its requirement set.
* Pushing future development and developing requirement sets in support of business or customer needs.
* Collaboratively work with MBDA IT and support the delivery of significant contractual deliveries.
* Work with manufacturing (Bolton) to understand build definitions and support production.
* Respond and resolve in‑service customer queries.
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: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with further enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and 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.
What we’re looking for from you:
* Awareness of PLM for Design Definition and Configuration Management.
* Demonstrable experience of product delivery in challenging environments.
* Experience in the design and support of large mechanical assemblies with integrated hydraulic and electrical installations.
* Strong task prioritisation and communication skills.
* Experience of delivering product support both in person and remotely.
* Experience of leading or contributing to product development.
* Knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes and practices.
* Appreciation of requirements engineering at system, subsystem or component level.
* Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware.
* Experience of non‑conformance management.
* Awareness of P6 as a planning tool.
* Effective and concise reporting skills for clear communication of complex issues.
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