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Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques Salary: Circa £43,500 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. 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: An opportunity has arisen on the development / production manufacturing lines, for a support engineer who would be responsible for translating design requirements into user instructions including the development of the project manufacturing architecture. You will coordinate the day to day support to the operations staff within the manufacturing facility. The opportunity also allows you to grow your knowledge within manufacturing as part of our development into future opportunities. Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture and factory of the future principles are some of the work packages that provide stretched objectives for such growth. Working with the Principal Engineer, you will be working on multiple projects, responsible for manufacturing problem identification and resolution: Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, process proving activities etc. Management of configuration control by the embodiment of design modifications into the manufacturing documentation and industrial validation Support the non-conformance process Ensure products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency and economic factors Assume the responsibilities for safe operating implementation for changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE and human factors Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM) Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions maintaining production BOMs Tooling development and control What we're looking for from you: Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject OR Degree in relevant Engineering subject Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones. Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions. Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment. Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace 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 exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing Integration and Systems Validation team supporting the Land Ceptor project with Ground Based Trials activities for a large export programme. Salary: up to £50,000pa (depending on experience) Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification (depending on testing) Security Clearance: British Citizen Only 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: A varied role that consists of a mix of functional testing, equipment qualification and acceptance, plus problem identification and resolution. An opportunity to gets hands on experience with real equipment, and support testing and demonstrations of capability to MBDA's customer across sites in the UK, Poland and the USA. As well as working with other external stakeholders to deliver the wider weapon system to the customer. We are looking for a broad-based Systems Integration and Proving Trials Engineer who will be able to: Work with stakeholders across the project, from within partner companies and from the customer community, to plan trials to demonstrate integration and gather evidence to qualify MBDA Weapon Systems into a wider System of Systems environment Liaise with the systems engineering team and design teams to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and to investigate and resolve design issues. Analyse and report on in-depth analysis of the system behaviour across its internal and external interfaces. Deliver trials in a number of environments, including: Lab-based integration and functional rigs; System of Systems integration trials; Acceptance trials; Firing trials; Conduct and support failure investigations. Support safe and reliable trials, including developing and maintaining risk assessments, management of hardware and software assets and control of hardware and software configuration. This is a UK-based role, with opportunities to travel abroad. This role provides a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment with guaranteed diverse work. This is a great opportunity to become a member of an expanding team delivering key aspects of the latest generation of GBAD system programmes and interfacing with the end Customer and User teams. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for an engineer with the following skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Experience communicating at an appropriate level with a wide and varied range of both engineering and management stakeholders; Experience working within a large team, across multiple sites and with multiple departments; Experience with V&V lifecycle, requirement and configuration management and defect reporting. Experience in these areas would also be beneficial, though formal and on-the-job training will be available: Wireshark network monitoring tool usage; Network systems and protocols, experience of switch and router configuration and management; DOORS & Engineering Test Management (ETM) requirements tools; Basic understanding of network / cable assembly drawings; Fault finding and route cause analysis at subsystem integration level; Experience in customer facing roles. 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.

Be part of the proving team proving the Command & Control (C2) sub-systems are ready to enter service for one of our exciting projects! Salary: Circa £55,000 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 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: A C2 sub-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. Working in the C2 domain in 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. As a C2 Validation and Verification Engineer you'll support product development for the C2 system. Day to day you'll be supporting and producing the definition of the C2 Test Scenarios and success criteria to ensure the C2 product meet its requirements. The role will also involve production of the appropriate verification plans to agree with the equipment DA the method of verification used. What we're looking for from you: Systems design/ systems engineering experience in software based equipment. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) Hands-on experience of SysML, Rhapsody and DOORS tools would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed. 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team. It is an exciting time as we begin work on a host of challenging, but rewarding projects, from concept design through to series production and full in-service support! Salary: Circa £ 43,000 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% 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 is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in Circuit Card electronic test, to join our Test Development team at our Bolton site. Working in an established team as a Test Development Engineer you'll be creating and maintaining small to medium-sized automated test systems. You'll be responsible for the development and implementation of test strategies and, where appropriate, influencing our product through 'Design for Test'. This involves creating test strategy documents, designing Interchangeable Test Adaptors (including both mechanical and electrical elements) and software development of automated test sequences in accordance with a test specification. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies What we're looking for from you: Sound understanding of fundamental analogue and digital circuit design. Experience of creating and using technical documentation and Drawings i.e. Schematics, PCB layouts, Engineering Drawings. Significant experience creating Automated Test Equipment. Experience of using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand preferable. Experience in Boundary Scan / XJTAG preferable. Strong problem solving skills with an exceptional eye for detail. Strong analytical skills and passion for driving continuous improvement, with six sigma experience desirable. 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 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.

Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a skilled and adaptable Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Engineer to join our Real-Time Embedded software department! Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience 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: Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, you will be working with teams of enthusiastic, dedicated engineers to qualify components of some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems! If you have experience of verification and validation in an advanced technological environment, ideally with a background in embedded software development, then we would like to talk to you. The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams. You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability. What we're looking for from you: Strong experience of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities in an embedded software environment . Embedded software development experience using Ada. Experience of turning requirements into structured test cases and procedures. Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running embedded software. Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle. Scripting abilities Desirable, but not essential Safety critical systems experience Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330 Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems Model Driven Design experience Knowledge of test automation methods Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA Breakpoint Analysis experience Experience of Focused Code Reviews 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 Are you an experienced FPGA Designer who enjoys contributing to the development of complex FPGA platforms? Look no further! Join our ambitious team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation. Apply now and take the next step in your career as an FPGA Designer. Job Title: FPGA Designer Salary: Up to circa £75,000 depending on experience Locations: Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. We are also open to compressed hours or part-time working in this role. 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. The Opportunity: Our FPGA Design team is rapidly growing! We are seeking a number of talented FPGA Design Engineers, to work on a wide range of projects, including advanced signal processing systems (Image / Radio); core embedded processing systems and safety and security critical systems. Your role will involve all phases of the FPGA design life cycle, from requirement inception through to a validated design. This will offer you a great opportunity to strongly influence the design, push the use of latest technologies and interact with the wider multidiscipline design teams; whilst also leveraging the latest tools and technologies provided by top FPGA vendors. What we're looking for from you: Ideally, you are educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification), with experience in the majority of the following areas: Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc., targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. Ability to verify complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test-bench methodologies. Proficiency in FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim). Strong skills in generating low-level software (C) for FPGA test and integration with embedded systems. Ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard. Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. 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:Up to £57,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits What we can offer you: Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Paid overtime Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Possible relocation available Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent career progression and development opportunities Hybrid working pattern: Primarily office based (Bolton) with some opportunity for homeworking Want to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative seeker solutions to address complex customer requirements? Then keep reading The opportunity: An opportunity exists for a Electronic Engineer with broad based skills, including a strong background in RF engineering, to take a key role in the design support of seeker products being produced in our manufacturing facility based at Bolton. The Seeker Division designs and develops state of the art RF and Dual Mode (RF and IR) seekers for use in guided missile programmes. The role requires a high degree of enthusiasm and a determination to work autonomously to support the delivery of products to the right standard and within the required timescales. The role: Acting as a design team representative to interface with the design and manufacturing teams to transition a seeker from the development phase into series manufacture. Work with manufacturing on process and capability issues & support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise production yields. Support non-conformance management, dealing with design queries and advising on non-conformances where appropriate. Support manufacturing with internal and external suppliers. to aide the manufacturing team & ensure continuity of supply. Support obsolescence management by providing recommendations to the design team. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for an Electronic Engineer with the initiative and the determination to investigate and resolve production problems. A broad-based engineering background would be essential to the role and a detailed knowledge of RF assembly and test procedures would be advantageous. The successful applicant will be able to manage their own workload, interact well with both the design and manufacturing teams, work on project changes in a timely manner & maintain the production schedule. The team: The factory based Design Support Team assists with a variety of different seeker projects - no two working days will be the same! The Design Support Team interfaces with both the Stevenage design team & Bolton manufacturing teams, to help with highly technical problem solving. There are also strong relationships with external suppliers who provide sub-assemblies into the seeker build. Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.

Bristol Women in Engineering - Careers at MBDA Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist? Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains. Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here. At MBDA, we know that diverse teams deliver better, more innovative results, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today. Join one of our Engineering Departments: From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike. If you are looking to step into industry or a change in career direction, Why not consider looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website Why choose MBDA? We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry. We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms. Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories. Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products' lifecycles. Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence. Core Engineering Domains: Systems Engineering Software Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Algorithms Simulation and Modelling Mechanical Engineering Hardware Engineering Supportability / ILS Engineering Apply today! Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to accept applications from British Citizens or a Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. For specific opportunities, we encourage you to explore all our vacancies and apply directly on our website at (url removed) . If your skills and experience align to one or more of our engineering domains but you aren't sure which vacancy to apply for, you can upload your CV to the 'Women in Engineering Community'. We will review your information and get in touch if we have a suitable opportunity for you to consider at this time. After you've uploaded your CV, we also recommend setting up 'Job Alerts', via your 'Candidate Home'. Our Culture: Inclusive Environment: Diverse thinking is encouraged at MBDA, and everyone is given a voice at the table. Employee-led communities and mentors are also available to help you build your network and exchange learning with others. Career Growth: We encourage career development in whatever direction you want to take it, and provide all the training needed to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to achieve your goals. Flexible and family friendly, whatever shape that takes: We're members of Working Families and work closely with our Parents & Carers employee network to listen to employee feedback. We support formal flexible working requests to accommodate your commitments and where possible, through Dynamic Working we provide a blended approach to where, when and how we work. See our benefits below for more detail. Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion in Defence and Engineering: Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter Fawcett partners of Women in Defence Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce Sponsors of Royal Academy of Engineering's "This is Engineering" campaign - inspiring young people into careers in Engineering Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business Disability Confident - Committed Committed members of Inclusive Employers What we can offer: Formal Flexible Working to accommodate your commitments Hybrid working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Note: due to the nature of our work and workload classification, many of our engineering roles require an element of onsite working. This can range from 2-5 days a week depending on the role. Enhanced pay for additional hours (depending on level) 25 days annual leave Additional holiday purchase available and enhanced continuous service annual leave Up to 15 days additional flexi leave (depending on level) Company bonus schemes Pension of 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 Healthcare benefits for all, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec Level Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent training, career progression and development opportunities We may be able to offer a relocation package Networks/Communities: MBDA UK are proud to have a wide range of employee led networks to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive, where everyone is able to reach their full potential. GEN-EQ: Gender network aiming to inspire and encourage Pride at MBDA: Passionate about creating an inclusive culture Mosaic: Championing ethnic diversity at MBDA Neurodiversity: Dedicated to raising awareness and challenging misperceptions Menopause Matters: An environment where conversations about menopause is normalised Parents and Carers community: Supportive environment for parents and those with caring responsibilities Disability Network Our Business: 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. 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems. Salary: £50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience 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: As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality. You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications 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 MBDA are looking to provide the support to Armed Forces Partners and Family Members, who are looking to secure a new role As an organisation, MBDA are constantly looking for new talent, opening roles in various areas. Couldn't find the role you're looking for? If you can't see a suitable role of interest to you right now, don't worry as we're constantly updating our opportunities so please do check back again soon. In the meantime, why not upload your CV to this 'Armed Forces Spouses / Partners Community' and we'll reach out if we find a suitable opportunity for you! Please upload your application with a CV and Cover Letter We recruit across the following disciplines and more: Project Management and Project Planning Project Support Administration HR Finance Integration Engineering System Validation and Verification Engineering Electronic / Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Systems Architecting Customer Support & Services Sales & Business Development Quality & Improvement It can be a daunting time looking for a new role while moving location, but we have a history of transitioning ex-forces personnel into MBDA, where we have an ex-forces community where like-minded people get together. We have been nominated for many awards including the best place for veterans and in the top 50 Best Places to work as part of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards. We have a UK workforce of over 6000 located at ourthree main sitesin Bristol, Bolton and Stevenage. Join a great team! Our people sit at the very heart of our business, playing a critical role in delivering the products and technology necessary to meet our customers' needs and MBDA's future business strategy. We emphasise an inclusive and collaborative work environment with training and development available for all employees offering roles which are challenging and fulfilling. What we can offer you: Company bonus (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Annual salary review Paid overtime (Dependant on Level) Up to 15 days flexi leave (Dependant on level) 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Possible relocation available Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent career progression and development opportunities If you need help with CV writing, here is our dedicated Armed Forces page: (url removed) 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 the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. In either case, you'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers. Salary: Circa £48,000-£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: As part of the Physical Systems Design & Certification team, you will help manage the overall physical functionality and certification of the in-service system while supporting the evolution of the weapon system for future customers. What we're looking for from you: A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team on a number of varied tasks A good understanding of systems engineering principles, processes and practices An appreciation of requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware Awareness of test procedures required to verify products and the gathering of evidence to enable certification (experience working with defence standards, Mil Spec, etc. ideal, especially environmental and EMC) Experience preparing and conducting ground trials and gathering evidence from physical activities would be advantageous Confidence in presenting technical engineering information and promoting decision making Experience of technical report writing and use of configuration management tools A Logical approach to problem solving What's in it for you? The opportunity to be instrumental in the evolution of the Land Ceptor system for both UK and export customers The ability to grow your career within a wide engineering sphere with an exposure to all stages of the engineering product lifecycle A challenging and varied scope of work with a good mix of short and long term objectives Opportunities for short term UK and European travel You will be responsible for defining, reporting and managing the workload in this area 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 As a Missile Architect within the newly formed Future Products team you will working to shape the next generation of MBDA products! Salary: Circa £65,000depending 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: 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: Within Future Products, your role will be to help realise the system design intent into a feasible and credible product concept that balances the requirements placed upon it. This will include: Define overall product structure, interfaces and architecture Facilitate architectural trade studies Support deployment of generic policies i.e. GMA, modularity & re-use, design for assembly Assessing technology application and maturity using design assessment tools Supporting product technical and programme phase reviews You'll get to work with and have wide exposure to a wide range of stakeholder's e.g. S&BD, Future Systems, MOD, DSTL, key industrial partners. Along with working on new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs making this role an exciting prospect. You'll have the opportunity to shape and grow in line with your personal development with an opportunity to lead a small and multidiscipline team. It's an interesting role that will provide you with a deep understanding of early phase Missile and weapon system design. What we're looking for from you: Relevant Systems Engineering knowledge Ideally educated to degree level, or equivalent experience The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development Desire to utilise new techniques methods to develop concepts and system trade studies Ability to manage a broad range of activities and experience of planning and task management Ideally experienced in mechanical and/or electronic design (but broader engineering fields relevant e.g. Aero, Control, Structures, System Design, Software etc.) Our Business: 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.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Sparkworks RF Directed Energy Weapons and Low Observability (Stealth) Integration and Systems Validation Team, due to an increasing workload. The role involves providing a world leading and business winning trials and testing capability to the UK MoD. Salary: Up to £56,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification (depending on testing) 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: You will be involved in the whole lifecycle of a multitude of differing projects, typically running for only a year or two at a time. Whilst the primary focus is testing of hardware and model validation, a lot of work is involved is getting to the point of testing. Agreeing testing requirements, producing planning and safety documentation, developing & building test hardware and report writing all form part of the job as well as the trial conduct itself. During trials, as the Trials Lead, you will be responsible for the trial conduct as well as the health and safety of all personnel during these activities. The test phases also vary in size, from small screened room tests in Filton to offsite (UK and overseas) multi week deployments. Each team member also has a secondary role to do with maintaining and evolving our world leading testing capability. What we're looking for from you: Electronic design experience would be desirable An understanding of trials processes and safety management An appreciation of the verification and validation process delivering a programme in accordance with the DVP Ability to work in a flexible manner to deal with adapting programme milestones and timescales For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security 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.

Salary: Circa £ 48,000-£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: This role sits at the heart of the DragonFire programme, focusing on the integration of complex electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system. You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems. Rather than detailed circuit design, this role is about owning the bigger picture. Bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, and supplier delivery to ensure a coherent, compliant, and high-performing system. You will work closely with internal teams and external equipment suppliers (Design Authorities), translating system-level requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified, and accepted. This is a varied, hands-on role that spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across disciplines and influencing technical direction. As an Electrical Integration Architect, your main responsibilities will be: Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers) Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc.) with suppliers Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (systems, mechanical, software, power, etc.) Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place Make informed decisions on re-use vs. new design in line with programme constraints Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements What we are looking for from you: Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products Experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements definition Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (ideally in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments) Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes Ability to confidently present technical information and influence engineering decisions Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools Practical understanding of electrical systems (e.g. wiring, power, interfaces), even if not currently hands-on 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.

Lead the development and delivery into service for Sea Ceptor maritime platform equipment! Salary: Up to £71,000 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: Bonus of up to 30% of salary Car Allowance: £300 per month cash allowance 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: The Sea Ceptor programme is entering a new phase of development, with new export customers and changes to the system design including integration with the Mk41 launcher, and expected contracts to develop dual-layer and tri-layer capabilities with new variants of the CAMM munition. The MLU/MLR programme is also live with UK MOD to provide updates to the Royal Navy's capability. The Head of Subsystems role is a direct report to the chief engineer, and is responsible for the development and delivery into service of major platform subsystem equipment: Command and Control - provides the functionality for the user to operate the weapon system System Control Equipment - high-integrity control of the weapon system Launch Management System - interface to the launcher and munitions Platform Datalink - secure communication with munitions in flight Maintainer Local Terminal - weapon system configuration, software update, log retrieval and data analysis. The Head of Subsystems is accountable for: Delivery of the subsystem Certificates of Design, directing the Design Authorities for these subsystems to ensure delivery on time/cost/quality. Lead the subsystem Design Authorities and create the environment for them to deliver on time/cost quality across multiple concurrent development programmes Managing mid-life update and obsolescence programmes as well as support to in-service product queries Accountability for all Subsystem Safety activities, and responsible for bringing cohesion across all subsystems that feed into these deliverables Provide guidance and oversight for new business bids for the subsystems task group The Sea Ceptor Head of Subsystems needs to ensure that the Sea Ceptor programme's needs are met by the subsystem Product Lines that deliver common components for Sea Ceptor and other air defence programmes. Working alongside counterparts in Sea Viper and Land Ceptor, you will: Ensure subsystem product lines have product evolution plans that meet the needs of the Sea Ceptor Find opportunities for convergence and coherence across the programmes and product lines that benefit MBDA through reduced time and cost while ensuring a balance between delivery and future evolution. What we're looking for from you: Experience in delivering complex work packages, risk and opportunity management. Ability to building strong relationships with all teams delivering Sea Ceptor and demonstrate collaborative leadership to overcome challenges Strategic thinking to manage evolution of the product across multiple contracts and influence across subsystem product lines Excellent management of engineering Stakeholders - systems design, electronics engineering, software engineering, test equipment. Experience in development and certification. Strong communication skills and leadership. Experience in development of systems with complex interfaces and functionality (software and/or electronics). 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.

Bolton We are Electronic Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to design & develop our advanced electronic solutions for MBDA products. Salary: Circa £42,000-£48 , 000 depending on experience Location: Bolton 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 . 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 Electronic Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to design & develop our advanced electronic solutions for MBDA products. - Your role as an Electronics Engineer is to develop electronic solutions for cutting-edge systems. This will mainly include; Design, qualification and certification activities across the whole product lifecycle for Land, Sea, and Air platforms - This role offers various types work, challenges, and a multitude of applications; typically this includes: reviewing requirements; generating a concept solution, schematics, and manufacturing data packs; involvement in component & COTS (commercial off-the-shelf product) selection; design, test, qualify to meet high-reliability & harsh environments; technical report writing; involvement supporting investigations and our colleagues in manufacturing. You can work in our labs and get hands-on working on bread-board demonstrators through to flight standard hardware. - This is a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Electronics Engineers & Technical Leads, learn from them and the teams around you before leading your own projects and developing to a Senior Electronics Engineer or Tech Lead. - We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working.We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to reach their potential. We believe that any individual with a learning mindset and belief in what we docan make a difference here. What we're looking for from you: - We are looking for proactive individuals who are motivated to develop within their Senior Electronics Engineer role; - Candidates would be ideally degree qualified (electronics engineering, science, physics) or HND equivalent experience, have been involved in development of electronics products, and ideally, have a background in complex electronics and working in a multi-functional team (e.g. with mechanical, firmware, and software). - You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production; be organised with an eye for detail and a sense of pride in what you deliver. - Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take steps towards senior roles and onwards. We offer a clear progression path and will give you support for career growth and 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.

Lead the development, delivery and support of a key subsystem used across several MBDA Air-Defence Weapon Systems programmes! Salary: Circa £67,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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 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: MBDA has a large portfolio of weapon systems in development and in service for UK domestic and export customers in Land and Maritime air-defence missile and directed energy weapons programmes. The Maintainer Local Terminal (MLT) system is a critical component of these weapon systems that hosts a suite of common functions including: Secure software update for the weapon system subsystem components Weapon system configuration Download, replay and analysis of data logs from the weapon system Executing scenarios to allow users to train with the weapon system on platform In some cases, the MLT is hosted on hardware that is multi-role and also hosts the operator console software The Head of MLT Product Line is the design authority for the cross-programmatic family of MLT products, and is accountable for the full development lifecycle from HW down select through to delivery into service of multiple MLT products for MBDA's air defence projects. As Head of Product Line, you will be accountable for the development of the strategy and road map for MLT products and bidding for new work. You will work closely with peer subsystems team to develop common interfaces and shared technology as well as the selection and procurement of MLT hardware. You will lead the team of systems engineers responsible for software and hardware requirements, verification and validation, certification and support of setting to work through the factory. You will work alongside software developers to co-specify product, and with other engineering disciplines such as human factors and cyber security. Leading the MLT team in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company, to see the full product development lifecycle and to deliver real capability to the customers to protect their home nation for the future. What we're looking for from you: Proactive with a mind for product-line development and systems thinking Strategic thinking Excellent stakeholder engagement both internally with programme leadership and with external suppliers Systems design / systems engineering experience in complex systems development Knowledge of Windows-based, secure product development Experience across the product development lifecycle and in-service support Applied experience of work package management 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.

Bolton This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electrical Architect to join the MBDA Weapon System Equipment team and work to support the delivery of a range of product capabilities for the needs of domestic and emerging export customers. You'll be working as part of a world-class design team to sustain and develop our products, both in-service and development: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers. Salary: Up to £65k dependent 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: Your role will be to develop and define the electrical architecture and requirements of the equipment for all areas of the Weapon System solution, supporting analysis and decomposition to the lower-level sub-system elements and managing all technical elements of the Electrical Power and Control Equipment. Customer requirements in the Land and Maritime Domains will be challenging you to deliver within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments. Through your regular interaction with stakeholders and customers, using your communication, influencing and leadership skills you will be developing the product development demands with the delivery team, whilst focusing on the overall product picture to enable the 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' of the technical solution. Maintaining an adaptable outlook in an ever-changing, competitive and challenging working environment will be an advantage. What we're looking for from you: The successful candidate will hold a qualification equivalent to or greater than a City & Guilds Level 3 award covering the requirements for Electrical Installations. Educated to HND Level 4 (or an equivalent qualification) will be advantageous and with appropriate experience, in electrical engineering, having obtained practical application knowledge in the following areas: Electrical Installation Design (in areas other than Building Regulations Part P), covering Extra Low and Low Voltages, and grounding/earthing, screening, and bonding schemes; Certification of installations in accordance with wiring regulations (BS 7671 or equivalent) - specifically for mobile or transportable systems; Design of electro-mechanical machinery and handling equipment in safety critical and complex electromagnetic environments; Platform and Vehicle based power supply, distribution, and management (civil or military); Design and implementation of "Uninterruptable" power systems (desirable); Hands on experience with electrical installations, machinery, testing of electrical installations, testing of equipment(s), trials work. An Electrical Architect within the Weapon System Equipment Capability team will be responsible for: Designing the initial electrical architecture for emergent and early lifecycle projects; Maintaining the electrical definition and requirements at later stages of the lifecycle, including production Delivering the technical and certification documentation, including safety related certification and UKCA/CE declaration; Supporting the functional integration of the hardware within the wider sub system definition; Promoting the wider capability definition of electrical architects within MBDA. Providing certification and sign off expertise for electrical architecture in projects delivered internally and to external customers at all project lifecycle phases; 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.