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Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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 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 . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Join us as an Infrastructure & Resilience Manager! Lead the way in managing our critical UK infrastructure and data centres. Steer operational excellence and drive resilience. If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for mission-critical environments and continuous improvement, your future is here! Salary: Circa £65,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site or to meet business demand Security Clearance: British Citizen 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. DV will be required for this role. 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% 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: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Resilience Manager to be responsible for our critical UK infrastructure and data centre environments. You will lead, manage and ensure the stability, resilience, security and long-term operational capability of those environments. The successful candidate will oversee critical operational functions across all data centre environments, will coordinate facilities service providers, capacity plan, govern plus contribute and participate in continuously evolving business continuity in disaster recovery activities. This position requires a strong operational leader with experience in managing mission-critical infrastructure environments, leading teams through operational incidents including participating in a call out rota for crisis management and creating continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will also manage, lead and support the UK Data Centre Operations Manager. You would be joining a highly respected, motivated, dynamic and supportive team. The team owns and manages the lifecycle of all Infrastructure & Cloud platforms in the UK. Team members are actively encouraged and supported to generate continuous improvement initiatives to grow and mature the areas their own. To help do this, a strong emphasis is placed on gaining technical knowledge and experience via exploiting the extensive technical and management training capabilities of MBDA. The team is expanding their scope and influence whilst continuing to grow significantly. What we're looking for from you: Essential Extensive knowledge in the management and operations of data centres, hosting environments and critical infrastructure components such as server, storage, network, and cloud infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BC) Experience leading DR testing, failover exercises, and operational recovery activities Strength in applying robust operational governance, change control, and risk management practices Strong understanding of infrastructure & environment capacity planning and operational forecasting Strong understanding of: Power infrastructure including distribution, UPS and generator systems Cooling and environmental controls Building management monitoring systems (BMS) Redundancy and resilience models Operational experience of a BMS; capable of interpreting the performance of electrical and mechanical systems Capable builder of strong relationships; an effective communicator and organisational leader Experienced in managing vendor and supplier management of external specialist third parties Capable of proactively managing incidents, problems and changes to data centres and infrastructure components Capable of ensuring compliance with internal security and safety protocols Capable of creating management information, operational & maintenance procedures, runbooks, policies and standards for the data centres, hosting environments Desirable ITIL certification or equivalent operational framework experience Experience within highly secure and regulated environments Familiarity with one or more of the following: ISO27001, ISO 22301, MOD DCC & SbD Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCM) Experience with DCIM and infrastructure monitoring tools Experience in managing multi-site, national data centre environments Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer within the Image Processing UK department, you will play a critical role in the development of MBDA products and technologies. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms. Salary: Up to £62,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 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 The opportunity: As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will be an essential team member at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The algorithms that you will research, develop and evaluate will form part of the next generation of complex weapon systems. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms that use imaging sensors to provide situational awareness, and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision. We have a detailed understanding of the interaction between missile subsystems and have a direct influence on meaningful design decisions. We are a firm supporter of equal opportunity for all, and are proud to be a diverse engineering team. Image Processing UK is an innovative, cohesive department where the contributions of each individual have real value. As part of our team you will benefit from an excellent working culture built on individual empowerment and mutual support. What we're looking for from you: Preferably PhD qualified in a related area, either holding or completing the PhD, or relevant Post-Doctoral or Industry experience would be highly beneficial A degree with strong mathematical content e.g. Mathematics, Engineering (e.g. Aeronautical, Mechanical, etc), Physics, Computer Science, or similar A keen curiosity about cutting-edge technologies and their applications Specific knowledge in any of the following areas is of benefit: Image Processing Algorithms: Segmentation, Filter Design, Noise Removal, Compression, Super Resolution Computer Vision Algorithms: Tracking, Optical Flow, Particle Filtering, Pose Estimation Deep Learning techniques: Detection, Classification, Tracking, Siamese Networks Inverse Problems / Computational Imaging: Sparse Coding, Compressive Sensing Machine Learning: Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks Domain Specific Signal Processing: Multi/Hyper-Spectral, RF, IR, SAR, STAP The primary development environments used within the department are Matlab/Simulink and Python (including PyTorch Deep Learning libraries). What's in it for you? Every day you will work in a friendly and motivated team You will play a key role in the development of our complex weapon systems, and gain in-depth knowledge of their design and functionality You will collaborate with other engineers from a broad range of subject areas You will be working on cutting-edge technological innovations You will have the opportunity to work within an international field that has strong links to MBDA sites in France and Germany that will provide the opportunity for European travel You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences both nationally and internationally We invest in your success and have development, leadership and mentorship programmes available Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

MBDA UK is seeking a Head of MSU (UK) to lead their corporate university and oversee strategy and contractual commitments in Stevenage. The role involves supporting global defense programs, developing partnerships, and creating learning solutions for international clients. Candidates should have significant leadership experience in regulated sectors, a strong track record in program delivery, and the ability to manage financial risk. The position offers excellent benefits, including a salary of circa £85,000 and a company bonus up to 30%.

A fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Salary: £42,558 Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 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 The opportunity: This opportunity is for an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team supporting assembly and certification of a variety of electrical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Ensuring that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications; Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production. What we're looking for from you: Qualifications required (all of the below): Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (NVQ - not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard) Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision Goes 'the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standard Flexibility and adaptability Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 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 The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home 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 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. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative! You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Other skills of interest include: Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bolton Are you prepared to join an outstanding team that is at the forefront of advanced technology? If you are a driven and experienced engineer looking for a chance to contribute to top-tier Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems, then we have the ideal position for you! DragonFire has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. Thus far the programme has been aimed at developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities. Following on from these successes MBDA is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification. Salary: Up to £53,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 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 The Effector System Project Engineer will work with the two Effector Systems RMOs (Laser Source and Beam Director) who manage external partners to deliver two key external Effector Sub-System for DragonFire. The Effector System includes a very high power laser and a an electro-optical-mechanical assembly that directs the high energy beam, which is in turn controlled by the weapon system. The Effector is integrated and assembled on a transportable container assembly. Reporting to the Effector Chief Systems Engineer; this role will be focused on the acceptance and delivery of the Effector sub-systems, their final assembly, integration, and test. Experience of complex sub-system delivery and integration is desirable, as is a working knowledge of electro-optical-mechanical systems.The Laser Source RMO will be responsible for: Interface management with the external partner, both programmatically and technically. Acceptance of and delivery of the Laser Source to final assembly, integration, and test supporting the functional integration of the Laser Source within the wider sub-system definition Project development in order to continue the evolution of DragonFire. What we're looking for from you: Individuals who have experience in or can demonstrate their ability to: Worked with third party suppliers and developed technical statements of work and deliverables Proactively engages stakeholders and builds relationships that will further the project Lead technical work packages alongside experienced project managers, to demonstrate progress and balance technical risks. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Fantastic opportunity for Systems Engineers with Network Communications experience! Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 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 The opportunity: As a member of our Network Communications Department in Weapon System Design, you will deliver Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise to the latest Complex Weapons Projects, in one or more of the following areas: Network Enabled Weapons Platform Communications Battlefield Communications Missile-to-Missile Communications Whether embedded in a multi-disciplinary team, or leading an individual work package, you will gain valuable engineering experience, engaging stakeholders, co-ordinating technology specialists, and delivering weapon systems that make a difference depending on experience to our UK and partner nation Armed Forces. Through our people management opportunities, you can learn to lead teams, and play a part in developing the engineers of the future. We offer technical training in Core Network Communications, Systems Engineering and specialist communications technologies such as SATCOM, Network Modelling, Network Function Virtualisation and more. What can you bring to the role? Engineering degree qualification or equivalent experience Systems Engineering experience Network Communications experience Broader engineering management experience is welcome, particularly gained through leadership of work packages, integration of complex activities or, managing technical relationships with customers or suppliers. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary: Circa £ 55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site (Bolton) 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: A growing order book at MBDA has created an increased workload for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Bolton. To establish and maintain production rates across the product range we require strong first line support from the design teams to address issues as they occur. As such, an opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team in Bolton. The Production Design Support Team is a multi-skilled team capable of resolving all aspects of inert weapon system build, test issues, and design enquiries. The team are the crucial link between design and manufacturing using all of their technical experience and interpersonal capabilities to mediate across both areas of the business. Often working under strict time and cost pressures to maintain demanding quality levels and delivery milestones the team is effective, supportive and respected throughout the manufacturing and design organisations. What we're looking for from you: Ideally, Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus experience in Mechanical Design and Development or Manufacturing Support. Experience in the Mechanical Design Development (the wider this experience the better), and preferably, (but not essential), in the defence or aerospace industry. High level of capability in the use of industry standard 3D CAD packages such as PTC CREO and interpretation of detailed drawings to BS8888 employing GD&T controls. Knowledge of material selection and process applications such as plating and painting. Confidently undertake tolerance studies and analysis to ensure compliance with prime product definition. Worked in an environment employing development techniques such as FMEA, DFA, and DFM. Exposure in supporting manufacturing, resolving manufacturing issues, and supporting the transition of product into production as part of a multi-functional, multi-discipline team. Experience of scoping the tasks needed to resolve issues and able to manage own workload and possibly that of other team members The ability to write clear and concise engineering documentation, (including reports and investigation logs), and have good verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Pro-active, motivated and tenacious in resolving issues and generating solutions to problems whilst under time pressure. Great team player with the ability to work well in a multifaceted team, supporting knowledge transfer and utilising problem-solving methodologies such as 8-D and 6 Sigma. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

A fulfilling technical leadership role in an exciting domain of weapon system capability. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen. 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. Benefits Company Bonus: bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments) Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to join the Air Dominance Group within the Network Communications Department as the Lead Systems Engineer investigating Network Enabled Weapons (NEW) and Battlespace Integration concepts. As a technical leader, you will further develop these Air Dominance capabilities and knowledge in MBDA, apply them on current Air Dominance projects (Future Air Superiority Effector (FASE) and Future Combat Air System (FCAS , and ensure they are sustained for application to future projects. Responsibilities Investigate and manage the strategy for injecting network communication technologies and initiatives from within/outside MBDA into the programmes under the remit of the Air Dominance Group in the Network Communications Department, ensuring cohesive specifications and design options are considered for Sub-system, System, and System-of-System levels across current/future effectors and platforms Drive forward and provide knowledge on effector, platform, and wider battlespace network technical challenges and behaviours that will impact Air Dominance programmes across MBDA and industry Investigate multi-domain integration and the ability to network assets across the battlespace, and derive characteristics and requirements of future environments Partner with multiple technical engineering and future business areas in MBDA to set roadmaps and drive engagements with the Network Communication Air Dominance projects, ensuring exploitation opportunities within the FCAS and FASE network communications projects are captured and acted on swiftly Develop a respected position within customer communities, including the MoD and industry partners, during high-profile forums where MBDA are a key implementer/advisor on weapon systems with networked capability Build a wider technical capability in the Network Communications Department, including interoperability management, by developing less experienced engineers and conducting knowledge management activities Qualifications Commitment to further develop a sustainable capability in NEW Communications and technology pipeline into Air Dominance High level of passion for engineering and communication technologies, project delivery, personal development & learning Team spirit: ability to inspire people in your team and external stakeholders, energise forward progress and positively influence others Integrity: seen as a key technical leader in NEW Communications and regarded as a role model, gaining trust and confidence Innovation: ability to respond positively to continuous improvement and find more efficient ways to deliver inputs to MBDA products What's in it for you? You will have a pivotal technical involvement in an exciting project at a crucial phase in the product lifecycle Networked Weapons are a game-changing capability and you could be part of their development across FASE and FCAS You will gain a technical understanding of Weapon System Communications, including Tactical Data Links and future evolutions of TDLs, radio frequency technologies and products You will be part of a high performing team with personal and professional development at the centre of the mission You will provide technical leadership inside MBDA for stakeholders and the wider Air Dominance communications community, with the role potentially developing into a Technical Expert role You will develop strong relationships with all internal and external key stakeholders

A fulfilling technical leadership role in an exciting domain of weapon system capability! Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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: This is a rare opportunity to join the Air Dominance Group within the Network Communications Department as the Lead Systems Engineer investigating Network Enabled Weapons (NEW) and Battlespace Integration concepts. As a technical leader, you will further develop these Air Dominance capabilities and knowledge in MBDA, apply them on current Air Dominance projects (Future Air Superiority Effector (FASE) and Future Combat Air System (FCAS , and ensure they are sustained for application to future projects. Working with the Head of the Air Dominance Group in the Network Communications Department, you will ensure that the network implementation on our products is fit for purpose and will operate coherently when integrated into the military platforms and networks. The responsibilities of the Lead Systems Engineer, Air Dominance Group: Investigate and manage the strategy for injecting network communication technologies and initiatives from within/outside MBDA into the programmes under the remit of the Air Dominance Group in the Network Communications Department. This activity must ensure cohesive specifications and design options are considered that can fulfil the communication functions required at Sub-system, System, and System-of-System levels across current / future effectors and platforms Drive forward and provide knowledge on effector, platform, and wider battlespace network technical challenges and behaviours which will impact Air Dominance programmes across MBDA and industry Investigate multi-domain integration and the ability to network assets across the battlespace, with a curiosity for concepting and deriving characteristics and requirements of these future environments Be involved with multiple technical engineering and future business areas in MBDA to set roadmaps and drive engagements with the Network Communication Air Dominance projects, and vice versa. This activity must ensure that the exploitation opportunities within the FCAS and FASE network communications projects are captured and acted on swiftly in order to deliver game-changing capability, and to maintain the Department's presence as experts in this field Develop a respected position within Customer communities, including MoD and industry partners, during high-profile forums where MBDA are a key implementer / advisor on weapon systems with networked capability Build a wider technical capability in the Network Communications Department, including interoperability management, through the development of less experienced engineers and by conducting knowledge management activities back into the Department What we're looking for from you: Commitment - To further develop a sustainable capability in NEW Communications and technology pipeline into Air Dominance - meaning the development of technical knowledge and application of system understanding to ensure our products are successful and utilise our networking technology and initiatives on offer Passion - You must have a high level of passion for engineering and communication technologies. You must have a passion for project delivery, personal development & learning Team Spirit - You must have the ability to inspire people in your team and in other projects, as well as external stakeholders, to the positive benefit of the project. You must have the energy and resilience to drive forward good ideas to completion and positively influence others Integrity - You will be seen as one of the key technical leaders in NEW Communications and will be considered a role model for others. You will need to gain the trust and confidence of everyone involved in the project Innovation - You will need to respond positively to the need for continuous improvement and find better, more efficient ways to deliver your inputs to MBDA products What's in it for you? You will have a pivotal technical involvement in an exciting project at a crucial phase in the product lifecycle. Networked Weapons are a game-changing capability and you could be part of their development across FASE and FCAS You will gain a technical understanding of Weapon System Communications, including Tactical Data Links (TDL), future evolutions of TDLs, radio frequency technologies and products You will be part of a high performing team and functional department with your personal and professional development at the centre of its mission You will provide technical leadership inside MBDA, for our immediate stakeholders and for the wider Air Dominance communications community The role could develop into a Technical Expert role, depending upon the quality and motivations of the successful candidate You will develop strong relationships with all internal and external key stakeholders Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Exciting opportunity for a Simulation Systems Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team! Salary: Up to £46 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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 The opportunity: We are looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth mind-set to join our unique team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, in a driven team delivering a capability to support and optimise missile development. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL/ HIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. As a HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the simulations, by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose. You will be reactive and proactive, providing engineering skills to maintain multiple axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems. There will be planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues, where flexibility will be required. This is a hands-on role where physical activity is inherent. Missile testing is varied and the skills you will develop will be wide ranging. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the facility simulation systems and equipment. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Understanding of Hydraulic systems Computer Aided Design experience (CREO an advantage) Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Psychomotor skills and dextrous Capable of working at height I.T. literate and capable of using Management Information Systems (MIS) Control system theory. Able to work on own initiative but contribute ideas to team performance. Ideally qualified with a Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronic & Robotic/ Aeronautical/ Electronic. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

As Group Head of MBDA Academy (L&D), reporting to the VP of HR Learning and Development, you will play a central role in defining and structuring the company's Academy model. Salary: Circa £ 75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: As and when necessary. Frequent overseas travel will be required. Language: Fluency in English and French is essential 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: Bonus of up to 50% of base salary Car Allowance: £680 per month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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 Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit The opportunity: Your role will be to build and implement a Group (International) Academy focused on developing employees in strategic areas such as culture, leadership, transformation, technical excellence, and preparing for the skills of the future. This position is essential for fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling MBDA to become a learning organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and leading the Academy's strategy in alignment with business objectives, developing a learning organisation geared towards performance and the future. Structuring and deploying governance, tools, and processes (LXP, LMS, TMS, etc.) to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of training initiatives. Managing and developing a multicultural European team (approximately 25 people), fostering engagement, performance, and operational excellence. Designing high-impact learning solutions in partnership with HR, business units, and experts, covering onboarding, leadership, transformation, and key skills. Accelerating pedagogical innovation and digitalisation (AI, digital tools, data) to offer engaging and distinctive learning experiences. Managing the Academy's overall performance (budget, suppliers, ROI, KPIs). and ensure the dissemination of knowledge to support future strategic priorities. What you'll need: A solid background in Learning, Talent Management, or Academy management, gained in complex and international environments. Demonstrable ability to lead high-stakes Learning & Development projects Experience managing international teams, with inclusive leadership and genuine intercultural sensitivity. Strong expertise in skills and leadership development, as well as in designing impactful learning programs. Comfortable with learning ecosystems (LMS, LXP, TMS, etc.), you are also recognised for your passion for pedagogical innovation, particularly in digital learning, AI, experiential approaches, and coaching. Regular travel within Europe to the group's subsidiaries, training providers, and/or program locations is required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting both laboratory and field trials! Salary:Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 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: The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral within all land, sea and air based weapons system projects. Environmental provide a key technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition and product development, through design aid and formal qualification, and into in-service support. Expertise covers the areas of: requirements specification and management; data analysis; simulation and modelling; and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock), structural mechanical and fatigue The Role: Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms providing advice to projects with the responsibility for the delivery of technical aspects of data evaluation activities. Collaborate with customers to perform data evaluation tasks or technical work packages, such as data gathering trials and assessments, platform integration activities, and structural modal assessment. Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality results. Carry out a full range of technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options, preparation of reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems attributed to shock and vibration. Develop test specifications and carry out activities related to vibration, shock and signal evaluation in line with all technical, safety and quality standards. Plan, deliver and monitor assigned work packages, make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure requirements are delivered to plan. Perform engineering capability improvements through methods and process development efforts. What we're looking for from you: A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical or similar field with: Excellent investigative instinct and decision making attributes Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills High motivations and adaptability Experienced in analysing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments Instrumentation and signal processing experience helpful Vibration, shock and thermal analysis experience preferred Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to join MBDA and help develop, implement and continuously improve our Asset Management System (frameworks, processes, guidance and tools), ensuring alignment with industry best practice and standards, including ISO 55000 Salary: Circa £60,000 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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: This is a unique opportunity within MBDA as this role will be responsible for all elements of physical asset management for the UK (excluding Information Technology and Facilities Management). We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who thrives in a complex environment. You will be responsible for optimising the life cycle of assets to ensure maximum performance, cost efficiency and compliance, as well as setting the UK top level asset management objectives and their overarching strategies. Previous experience of asset management in manufacturing and research and development environments, strong people skills, and the ability to sell the benefits to all levels of the business to implement UK wide improvements is required. What we're looking for from you: Someone capable of leading a UK scale change initiative programme relating to physical asset management in line with ISO 55000 (Asset Management) (note this excludes facilities and IT assets) Spearhead any additional continuous improvement activities driven from stakeholder engagement and data available Responsible for the UK physical asset management policy for in scope assets and the Strategic Asset Management Plan (and associated processes and tools), ensuring alignment with top level business objectives Provide leadership in asset management, ensuring upskilling of workforce to ensure best practice roll out at all levels of the business, including the ability to produce meaningful data for various reporting levels Oversee compliance in relation to in scope assets, supporting the Safety, Health and Environment team alongst others Manage the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) and ensure the accuracy of data for onwards reporting Essential Skills In depth knowledge of Asset Management and ISO 55000 - Asset Management Experience of manufacturing and R&D environments Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management Systems Desirable: STEM degree or equivalent relevant experience Change improvement experience Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department within our Scene Generation Team, working as a Scene Generation Modelling Engineer. Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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 The opportunity: As a team, we are responsible for the EO scene generation capability in MBDA; this delivers modelling and simulation of the world observed by an EO sensor, accelerated to support real-time integration and test of missile hardware, and high volume simulation of weapon systems, missiles and sub-systems. This is an essential part of MBDA's complex weapon programmes, allowing us to game any mission on the ground with or without real hardware, and work with our Customers and Suppliers towards the next generation EO and multi-sensor missile seekers and weapon system sensors. And this is where you come in If you are the successful applicant, we will offer you the exciting challenge of developing real-world simulations and modelling tools that are a critical part of MBDA's product development. Our team is a small, multi-disciplinary team that support a range of scene generation activities, from synthetic modelling of real world objects and the Earth's surface, through to hardware testing and validation via experimentation and field trials. We use a variety of different software development and modelling tools, and we will support to you and hands on training to get you up to speed as quick as possible. However, we are always looking to broaden and evolve our toolset, to continue to deliver an industry-leading capability ready for future programme needs; joining the team now offers the chance for you to deliver current programmes and shape the future of the team and the company. What we're looking for from you: Someone enthusiastic about software engineering and the development of physical models of the real world and how an EO Sensor perceives it. You will need Skills in Windows and Linux native software (C/C++), dynamic languages like python, GPU-acceleration and 3D graphics (Open GL, GLSL, CUDA, Vulkan), A strong software background including software architecture design, concurrency, synchronisation, and database design An appreciation of or the desire to learn the physics of the propagation of EM radiation, coherent phenomena, and thermal analysis; and the supporting tools. An affinity with lean/agile methods and software development tools; version control, task management, continuous integration, etc In addition to the technical aspects of the role, we value The ability to be adaptable to create different features and effects, as well as being creative to work around a problem, finding innovative solutions to keep us on track. Demonstrated commitment and integrity in delivering on time - as well as to cost and quality - so experience in, or a good appreciation of task package management is also highly desirable Work across different projects and departments, and so value strong team spirit, and communication skills. Whilst your role focusses on the software aspects, you will always have the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in the broader team activities and any additional knowledge and previous experience that you bring with you will certainly make a huge impact! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol We have exciting engineering opportunities for electrical or electronic engineers to contribute to the advancement of missile defence systems within the Missile Electrical Architecture team at MBDA UK. Join us to work on the next generation of missile defence systems. Salary: Circa £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen willingness to obtain DV clearance. 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 The opportunity: Are you ready to play a crucial role in cutting-edge missile projects? We are looking for skilled professionals to support the electrical/electronic aspects of missile system architecture. Your responsibilities will include specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety. You'll be performing an important and key role for one of the many exciting new projects within MBDA. Supporting the electrical/electronic technical aspects of the system architecture and topology of a missile. Along with this you will specify and determine: Electrical requirements for subsystems/equipment Interface definitions and characteristics Power architecture, including load budget and profiles Data communication and processing architecture Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals This role is perfect for experienced engineers or those eager to enhance their engineering skills. Join our dynamic team and engage in technical discussions with equipment suppliers, participate in testing activities, and contribute to various stages of missile development. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of missile technology. What we're looking for from you: Ideally a degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or a related subject Previous experience working within a similar role UK/international travel may be required to suppliers, customers, and other MBDA sites in UK & Europe. DV clearance or a willingness to obtain Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

The MBDA OperationalAnalysis (OA) team requires an experienced problem solver to contribute to a range of analytical studies within the Future Combat Air domain. Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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: The role includes scoping and contributing to wide range of analytical studies and experimentation exercises, along with supporting the development of OA toolsets with behavioural models and data. Emphasis is on how future MBDA products will be used and how they can contribute to operational capability for the customer in a cost-effective way. The successful candidate is likely to have problem solving experience, some software/coding experience, and an understanding and interest in the military operational environment. You will have the opportunity to network, influence, and thrive in an agile environment, contributing to a variety of qualitative and quantitative studies. This will be in support of decision making for the weapons and effects needed for a future Combat Air System to achieve mission success in the face of rapidly evolving threats As part of the Operational Analysis team within MBDA you will be working in a dynamic, forward looking and international environment, supporting studies for the MBDA's systems of tomorrow. The team has a wide range of internal and external customers, which provides a high level view of the business and lots of variety in all domains: Air to Air, Air Defence, Surface Attack, Strike & Battlefield. Tasks range from short duration (often-requiring short notice responses) to longer-term support to UK MoD Programmes or Research and Technology contracts. What we're looking for from you: Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Awareness of aspects of Operational Analysis, Operational Research, statistical analysis, or systems thinking; able to grasp the big picture whilst retaining focus on detail, ability to structure information, draw conclusions and make recommendations. Written and verbal communication skills, indicative of the need to prepare reports and presentations, and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders Able to support the execution of a 'Concept of Analysis' (approach / plan) that meets customer needs Basic understanding of physical principles associated with weapon systems and missiles, and systems engineering processes Broad understanding of the military operational environment Some coding experience, preferably in Python Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, that may be dispersed across the UK Able to see and understand the 'big picture' and think about many things at once, as well as keeping track of the detail Thrives in a working environment where there can be frequent change, uncertainty and ambiguity Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.