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18 job(s) at MBDA UK

MBDA UK
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Henlow MBDA Facilities Management is searching for a dynamic safety professional to be part of a growing team working to support and deliver a diverse range of construction and facilities projects. Salary:Circa £52,000dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Dynamic working: 3-4days per week on-site due to workload classification (predominantly out of our Stevenage site but regular travel to Bristol and Bolton required). 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. The Opportunity: You will be part of a dynamic team working across the UK estate to help deliver projects of varying sizes to ensure we provide first class working environment for the growing business. Working alongside a team of Project Managers, offering support and guidance and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This role is predominantly based at the Stevenage site but with regular travel to all other UK sites. The role is being offered as a fixed term contract for 2 years. Proactive person with a strong focus on implementation of the CDM 2015 Regulations. Assist the company self-deliver the Principal Designer Role for small works. To be able to hit the ground running against a large portfolio of projects to be delivered across the UK estate. To Support the Contractor Compliance and CDM Manger to deliver competent advice to the FM Team and wider business to ensure compliance. Collate and report back on statistical information around contractor working. Assist with and/or carry out accident/incident investigations Carry out inspections on CDM Sites Travel across the UK Estate to support the wider FM team Assist and take part in both internal and external audits Work closely with Maintenance Service Provider to ensure compliance against procedures and Regulations Be able to deliver against process Able to develop procedures to improvement working practices Growing safety team within the FM Department What we are looking for from you: NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Diploma (Level 6 preferred) Membership to IOSH ensuring that CPD is in place Understanding of the role of Principal Designer (IMaPS/CMaPS would be beneficial) 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Bristol We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to support and enhance the directory services. This role involves managing complex, secure AD environments. If you are committed to high standards, precision and contributing we invite you to apply. Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol, Bolton or Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification and dependant on business need. Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require 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 role will be responsible for the managing and securing Active Directory environments. Provisioning, monitoring and auditing multiple AD environments. You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with security policies whilst ensuring an enhanced user experience for our colleagues. Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Expert knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Sites and Services and Replication Proven experience managing AD within multi-forest, air-gapped or secure enclave environments. Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, and hybrid identity solutions under strict compliance controls Proficiency in PowerShell for automation, auditing and reporting Identity and Access Management service support Strong understanding of Kerberos, LDAP and NTLM authentication protocols. Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and smartcard-based authentication Experience in Privileged Access Management principles Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently Strong analytical, diagnostic, and decision-making abilities in secure environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce documentation for technical and non-technical audiences Familiarity with ITIL v4, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NIST frameworks 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 UK Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
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.
MBDA UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Bristol An exciting opportunity for a passionate HPC Architect to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment. Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance This role will require 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: 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 a forward thinking HPC Architect with expertise in storage and infrastructure to define the long-term future roadmap of HPC environments within MBDA. You will ensure alignment with business objectives in collaboration with our business areas. As a HPC Architect you will be responsible for building scalable and high-throughput infrastructure. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally. Become part of a unique, well-respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Advanced Linux knowledge (authentication, DNS, DHCP, File system management) Advanced Knowledge of HPC system architecture (compute, storage, scheduling and monitoring) Ability to define long term HPC strategies and roadmaps Strong problem solving and critical thinking capabilities within a complex technical environment Strong ability to evaluate vendor solutions and emerging technologies to fit with business needs whilst providing good economic value. Good familiarity with security and compliance within HPC environments Good stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes Knowledge of performance benchmarking, optimisation and profiling tools Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes. Awareness of ESG and sustainability within data centre and PC design. 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 UK Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require 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: We are seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of high-performance computing platforms with a strong Linux system/administration background. As a HPC engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising infrastructure, providing technical assistance to our user community ensuring reliable, secure and efficient system performance. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally. Become part of a unique, well respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Strong Linux system administration skills (installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting) Experience of HPC job schedulers and workload managers e.g., SLURM Understanding of HPC interconnects such as InfiniBand and cluster networking Knowledge of HPC storage systems such as GPFS, NFS Familiarity with compilers, libraries and parallel programming models Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) for administration and monitoring Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of containerisation and virtualisation for HPC (Singularity/Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes) Strong knowledge of data security practices within HPC environments. Strong communication skills to provide efficient user support and liaising with vendors. Knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks such as ITIL to follow incident, change and request processes. 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 UK
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Bolton An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Environmental Advisor to join the MBDA team, the role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about environmental issues and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you. Salary: Circa £46,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits 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. The opportunity: The successful candidate will be providing expert guidance on environmental compliance. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and procedures are effectively implemented while helping to develop a SHE culture of continual improvement. You will work closely with a number of departments in the business, including ESG, engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security. You will have the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in a challenging sector. What we're looking for from you: Ideally degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related discipline. Significant experience and expertise in environmental management systems Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies. Knowledge of environmental legislation, its application and interpretation relevant to MBDA operations. Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels in the organisation. Excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex information into easily understandable formats. Flexibility to travel to our UK sites where 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.
MBDA UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
This Security Officer opportunity is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled Security Team working at our Bristol site! Salary: up to £27,800 depending on experience 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 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 . Shift Patterns Working on a shift basis, made up of 12 hour shifts across weekends / weekdays and nights rota. The opportunity: The Security Officer is responsible for the effective physical control of entry, operation and monitoring of all security and safety equipment at the site, responding to any related incidents. Operating security systems including Access Control System, CCTV, Radio Communication Systems, Intruder Detection systems and various safety systems. Undertaking patrols, securing buildings, operating in a Security Control Room environment, responding to emergencies and acting as initial incident controller. Working with a highly experienced qualified combined in-house and externally supplied Security team. What we're looking for from you: Are you able to undertake shift work, both weekends / weekdays and night shifts, and if and when required travel and work at other MBDA UK sites? Do you have the experience and ability to work as part of a team and in a lone capacity, as on occasions you may be required to fulfil duties as a lone worker? Good working knowledge of security/safety processes. Good degree of numeracy and literacy and confident in using MS Office applications to enable security activities to be carried out. Good report writing skills A willing, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, when dealing with both internal and external customers. Someone who is able to undertake the role under challenging circumstances e.g. Emergency situations having the ability to be adaptable when things are changed at the last minute! 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Bristol We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 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 The opportunity: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems. You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through: Visualisation and demonstrations Experimentation Design and development Verification and Validation Training Systems Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development. You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas: Real-Time Software Configuration control Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment Unit testing and test driven development Agile development 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Bristol Want to work for growing team with the motivation to excel and a good team spirit? Where you will have the opportunity to apply your experience and passion for navigation sensor technologies to support the development of some of the most advanced missile systems in the world? If so, keep reading! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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 The opportunity: Navigation sensors are a critical technology for missile systems and therefore the team has frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects with rewarding opportunities. The team is very closely linked with the navigation sensors team in MBDA France with associated travel opportunities. You will carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units and inertial measurement units. You will monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting edge technology for investment, support sub assembly and equipment assessment trials, and undertake research activities as part of an international team. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative solutions to address complex customer requirements, develop expertise in navigation sensors, take on a key role in several multi-national research programmes, as well as the chance to challenge yourself technically. What we're looking for from you: An experienced defence or aerospace engineer, with a degree in electronic engineering, physics, or similar Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering Project management, delivery, and commercial awareness highly desirable Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink would be advantageous The ability to gain an understanding of the following: A detailed understanding of all aspects of GNSS functionality, multi-constellation technology and system integration Detailed knowledge of receivers, anti-jam and CRPA's GNSS system chain performance & integration challenges GNSS jamming and spoofing experience Inertial sensor specification and characterisation 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, Disability, 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 Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
We are actively seeking a Health & Safety professional to join the Facilities Management Department! Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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 The opportunity: Working closely with the Contractor Compliance & CDM Manager ensuring that all Facilities Project work and Contractor Controls are delivered safely, ensuring best practice within our fast moving environment. The Role will not only involve active engagement with the Facilities Team, but also supporting across works across the wider business, along with developing strong relationships across a broad spectrum on contractors. Carry out focused Health & Safety Inspections and ensuring that actions raised are closed out Collate information and create reports on findings Able to problem solve and develop workable solutions A strong communicator and able to influence others Provide guidance to ensure the business remains compliant in its activities Able to carry out investigations, create reporting and statistical analysis Promote best practice across all FM works/projects Be able to plan diary to proactively engage across all MBDA UK sites on a regular basis Proactively manage own workload What we're looking for from you: Minimum of NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate Experience of construction environments Knowledge of auditing process Desirable Diploma (L6 preferred) Desirable CSCS Card Desirable auditing qualification (45001/14001) 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 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: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software 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 UK Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Stevenage We have an opportunity to join our Seeker Design Department as an Electro-Optical Design Engineer, supporting us in the design, development and delivery of some of the most cutting-edge Electro-Optical Seekers, sensors and optical systems available! Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, a minimum of 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: We are responsible for supporting MBDA's complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist Electro-Optical Sensor design support. Depending on the programme this will vary from specification and assessment through to delivery and support. We also lead and conduct industry-leading cutting-edge R&D activities to support future emerging programmes. The nature of the work is broad, varied and dynamically changing. You will work within a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled and experienced team that will support you in delivering our commitments. We will work with you to develop your skill, knowledge and experience, as well as supporting your ongoing professional development, all while ensuring a good work-life balance. The successful applicant will join our specialist optical design team within the Electro-Optics Systems group. You will be responsible for working with our customers and stakeholders across a range of, conducting engineering activities, regularly engaging with colleagues from a number of engineering disciplines; for our electro-optical systems, with a specific focus on optical design aspects. However, the role is not purely focused on optical design but will also involve activities in across the broader electro-optical systems adjacent engineering disciplines. as well in order to ensure the most balanced solution possible to meet our customer's needs. What we're looking for from you: Design and development of imaging and non-imaging Electro-Optical imaging systems. Optical and opto-mechanical design, including performance modelling, alignment and tolerancing. Using optical design tools such as Zemax or equivalent. Understanding of the physics of optical radiation, propagation and detection, in particular in the infra-red wave-bands. Have a proven track record of on time delivery particularly in a dynamic working environment. Able to engage with a broad range of partners and forge strategic technical relationships. Be adaptable, self-starting and able to work both independently and as part of a wider design team. Desirable but not essential: Usage of Engineering Tools such as Jira, IBM EWM and DOORS Next, Matlab and Simulink. Experience in designing optical and mechanical elements within CAD tools such as PTC Creo. Experience in designing and developing laser-based optical systems. 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and diversify your skills while working on a flagship program? Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic 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 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 C2 system is the heart and brains of the weapon system: it has to understand the threats to the protected assets, and plan and then manage engagements of those threats, in a complex and changing situation. C2 systems are central to the user experience and are fundamental to delivering weapon system capability to the customer. As the C2 Product Design Lead, following a product line approach you will take ownership of and lead the development of the hardware and software design across domestic and export programmes for the C2 product. Recent successes in the export market has yielded a number of new customers bringing significant functional development and integration challenges for the C2 product. Working as the C2 Product Design Lead within MBDA provides the opportunity to interact with all areas of the company, to see the full product development life-cycle and deliver real capability to the customers to protect their home nation for the future. What you will be doing: Leading a small team delivering new equipment software designs Supporting development of new hardware build standards Engaging with wider project stakeholders within the Weapon System design process Meeting project schedules by reporting accurate progress and predicting completion dates Management of change management processes and point of embodiment of new designs What we're looking for from you: An appreciation of the software development lifecycle Experience in developing software design definition baselines from requirements to products ready for testing Ability to lead small teams to achieve planned outcomes Ability to work effectively within cross functional teams Ability to analyse requirements and functional interface definitions, to generate detailed functional design documentation to articulate design need Excellent technical problem-solving skills in order to lead investigation and resolution of design issues Passion for understanding a variety of challenging customer needs and the ability to generate designs for product solutions Proficiency in DOORS, Rhapsody or similar engineering or configuration management tools Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) preferably in a STEM field 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 UK
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Bolton We have an opportunity working on behalf of UK Facilities Management, the Operational Technology (OT) Risk Manager will act as the deployed local security leader and expert in all elements of security for General Infrastructure Management Systems (GIMS) policy. Salary: Circa£60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and frequent travel to all sites across the UK 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: The main focus is the creation, execution and maintenance of a framework to identify and address risks associated with the devices which support MBDA's Building and Infrastructure across the UK. This will also include input into the wider group structures as and when required. The OT Risk Manager will act as the point of contact for all new, existing and legacy GIMS installations, providing advice, guidance and direction to address the multiple security risks associated with them. This includes liaising with cross business teams outside of FM, such as Cyber and InfoSec, IM and Product Cyber. The OT Risk Manager will oversee all change management activities related to the connectivity and digital interfaces of the relevant infrastructure, ensuring all change remains appropriate and complaint with policy; ensuring an evidenced position is constantly maintained by MBDA UK of continued compliance with all relevant standards which may be subject no-notice audits by MBDA Group, MOD and other customers. They will deliver technical security consultancy to the business including architecture and solution suitability to meet a complex suite of business requirements. They will create and update ISO 27001 compliant policies to specifically address the GIMS policy ensuring that all policies, processes, procedures and technical infrastructure remains compliant with MBDA UKs wider ISO 27001 ISMS as well as other certifications as appropriate. The OT Risk Manager will be a critical leader in any new infrastructure projects within MBDA UK and for reducing cyber risk to the business as part of a wider team. The OT Risk Manager will also coordinate all technical security testing within their allocated area of operations, as well as maintaining upward reporting to MBDA UK FM Director, UK Security Director and UK CISO on results and remediation progressions. They will proactively coordinate with the Principle Cyber and Information Security Advisor for all required assurance activity and evidence based reporting. They will work with FM and wider business stakeholders to create a network of Asset Owners and formally document the asset registers for their areas of operation. What we're looking for from you: CISSP, InfoSec/Cyber Degree or equivalent (Essential) Experience or relevant certifications in network security or industrial control system hardening (Essential) Knowledge of security surrounding systems enabling critical services within business (ICS/SCADA/BMS/BEMS) Comfortable with establishing and maintaining relationships with national security authorities, internal stakeholders and industry partners. Expert in security concepts for IT network architectures, applications, cloud services and hardening of operating systems within ICS and SCADA context. Ability to present risk balanced security solutions to complex problems and provide clear advice directly to key stakeholders at all levels Experience of managing and developing inexperienced IT/FM Engineers to maintain security Experience of system accreditation processes and documentation. Experience of security risk management Knowledge of business IT processes and associated approval systems Expert knowledge of modern hacking Tactics, Techniques and Procedures including impacts affecting GIMS/ICS/SCADA. 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 UK Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting new role for a highly motivated, organised and efficient individual to join the UK Support Function team. This dynamic role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your skill set and be a part of friendly, supportive team that encourages personal growth and collaborative working. Job Title: Business Support Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Circa £28,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) 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: We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team within the UK Support Function to support, based at our Stevenage office, supporting the Head of Real-Time Embedded Software UK and the Head of Simulation Software UK and teams. You are required to be proactive in managing a busy workload and will work on your own initiative on some occasions. You will need to exhibit a high level of resilience, communication, collaboration and organisation skills with attention to detail, which is key to success in this role. Delivering high level administrative and business support to Senior Management and their teams within the software dept. Managing complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements and expenses (utilising company tools) Organise meetings, events, training days, participate with facilitation when required, take and manage actions and assist with putting meeting packs together The role requires a high level of accountability, integrity, resilience the ability to work within a team, share knowledge and best practice Understanding and utilising MBDA systems and tools, as well as collaborative tools such as Skype Assist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope Supporting new starters (face to face and virtually) organising equipment and delivering new starter packs to ensure smooth on boarding Monitoring job applications and ensuring timely responses to resourcing/candidates in conjunction with group leads Supporting imminent office move. Liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition to new office space Producing slide packs and arranging guest speakers for Monthly Meetings Updating organisational charts on a regular basis Act as a floor plate co coordinator, managing door access and desk space/moves Working effectively with the other BSO supporting the project to ensure consistency to support and open communication (knowledge of One Note is an advantage) Participation in UK Support Function initiatives and personal development initiatives What we're looking for from you: Experience in a similar Business /Admin Support role; managing complex diaries, organising meetings, events and travel arrangements The ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders Someone that is forward thinking, who looks to improve efficiencies in working practices and processes A keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company/department A professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task be proactive and thrive in a varied role A team player that prides themselves with the success of the team and the department, with a real can do attitude A professional demeanour in all situations and be able to withhold confidential information It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team Willingness to learn and extend the role above and beyond the job description Someone that has good communication and engagement skills Proficient in Microsoft Office 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Bristol A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Weapon Systems UK Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle. Salary: Circa £41,000depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will play a pivotal cross-functional role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all non-conformances are managed effectively through the review, reporting and improvement structures. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve supporting multi-national projects, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non-conformance. This role is an ideal entry level role into Product Assurance and the non-conformance management discipline for those looking to start and build a career in this area. Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance processes. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Co-ordinate the project Non-Conformance Review Panels. Liaise with the Product Assurance team on the status and action plans of open non-conformances. Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews. Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas. Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase non-conformance process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams. What we are looking for from you: Previously held non-conformance related roles in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience A logically minded individual with an eye for problem solving, who enjoys problem investigation and improvement style activities Can analyse data, determine trends and sees opportunities to focus improvements A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisational, communication & social skills Strong computer literate and analytical skills is essential; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Ability to understand and respect cultural differences Experience within the Defence industry is preferred but not essential. 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 UK Filton, Gloucestershire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of skilled Systems Engineers within The Security Engineering Department who ensure our products are secure during their service life, protect MBDA's IP and safeguard our Customer's through-life military capability. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification; where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. 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 Security Check (SC) clearance, which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Applicants either holding or willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance are ideal, but not mandatory. 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 Security Engineering Department provides all project teams across the business with skilled resources, Technical Experts and other specialist capabilities to manage the Security Engineering process throughout the Product Life Cycle phases to ensure our products are robust to tampering and resistant to reverse engineering attempts by an Adversary. The Product Security Solution comprises both Technical Protection features embedded at all levels of the design and a robust set of processes and procedures, which form an essential part of our Customer's ability to maintain an Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. Product Security Engineers are primarily Systems Engineers with a specialist focus on Security Design. Therefore, experience in working in the Security Engineering Domain, whilst beneficial is not essential. A successful candidate need only be a skilled Systems Engineer with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn. Some prior experience with electronics or software design is useful, but again not essential. Specifically, the role will involve: Task package management of activities utilising multi-disciplinary engineers spanning across the Engineering Directorate to design and deliver a comprehensive technical security solution within the budget and timescale set out for the task. Managing the trade-space to maximise the effectiveness of through life protective measures without compromising product safety or Customer winning capability. Preparing and maintaining a robust security case and working directly with the UK Customer and its technical advisors to agree sufficiency of solutions. Undertaking a wide range of systems design and technical leadership tasks, ensuring a coherent design is maintained across the contributing engineering departments (hardware, firmware, software) that can be integrated, tested and qualified to demonstrate the effectiveness of the security solution. Liaising with manufacturing and support teams to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the missile/weapon system is maintained through manufacture and in the various through life support scenarios that may be offered to a Customer. Ensuring the Need to Know principal is adhered to and sufficient controls are in place to manage the knowledge of the technical implementation, providing direction on the release of information to Suppliers and Customers, where required. Product Security Engineers are required to look at the design at multiple levels: from the Missile as a whole with its multitude of complex interfaces within a wider Weapon System, to the individual electronic components at a printed circuit card level. Such a breadth of influence over and interaction with the design affords the Product Security Engineer a rich and challenging working environment unparalleled elsewhere in the Systems Design Function. You will gain an intimate knowledge of the product functionality and interact with stakeholders across the business from the highly technical to the more commercial. A role in the Security Engineering Department is therefore dynamic and diverse in its activities and provides a real opportunity to be part of a technically complex and essential part of the product capability. What we're looking for from you: Able to listen to, evaluate and resolve technical issues in a manner that upholds MBDAs reputation with our Customer. Strong engineering skills where a background in Systems Engineering is essential and experience in electronics design and/or embedded software or firmware design is desirable. Knowledge of Product or Systems Security is desirable. DV cleared or willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process. 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 UK Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Configuration Management is pivotal to MBDA's success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 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 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 Configuration professional to actively lead the application of Configuration Management processes across MBDAs prestigious product portfolio. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with our business programmes will enable you to deliver outstanding governance of our Configuration Management processes whilst contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes. As a Configuration Manager, you will confidently establish yourself within your designated programme to provide strategic direction and deliver technical application of Configuration Management principles throughout the lifecycle of the product. What we're looking for from you: Highly experienced within a Configuration Management discipline. Extensive knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes and standards, both nationally and internationally. A technical understanding of complex weapon systems or other defence systems being desirable. Strong technical appreciation of engineering business networks and associated stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle. Highly developed communication skills; ability to lead through technical challenges with confidence and assertion. Outstanding networking skills with an ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships. An ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities. Proven ability to successfully influence and negotiate at all levels, without compromising relationships. Whilst not essential, an operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100 would be beneficial. 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.