Principal System Design Engineers

MBDA S.A.S.; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 62.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Zusammenfassung

MBDA is seeking a Principal Systems Design Engineer to contribute to the System Design Missiles function, delivering artefacts for major programmes across air, land and sea domains. You will define requirements, architecture and models, and scope/certify products while supporting junior engineers and growing your own expertise.

You will work in a dynamic hybrid environment with on-site days and potential security checks.

Qualifikationen

• Systems engineering experience across lifecycle phases (requirements, architecture, verification, certification).
• Understanding of systems engineering processes for performance and the functional chain domain.
• Experience with DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to write clear engineering documentation.
• Good verbal communication and time management.
• Ability to lead and manage work packages in assigned areas.
• Desire to grow systems engineering skills and improve methods used within the team.
• Ability to engage with SMEs and learn new technical areas.
• Ability to initiate trade studies and system development activities.
• Team player with interpersonal and influencing skills for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing programme priorities.

Aufgaben

• Define requirements and architecture for system design.
• Systems architecture definition and generation of models.
• Scoping and executing the plan for certifying the product.

Kenntnisse

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Requirements definition

Tools

DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody

Jobbeschreibung

As a Principal Systems Design Engineer in the System Design Missiles function you will be responsible for delivering systems engineering artefacts to major programmes developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and allied Armed Forces in response to advanced threats across Air, Land and Sea domains., The System Design Missiles function has a number of vacancies for Principal System Design Engineers across multiple missile systems across different lifecycles, presenting an exciting opportunity to contribute to the defence of our and our allies' nations. You could be using your systems engineering expertise to take responsibility for specific parts of the project, such as:

Responsibilities

• Requirement definition
• Systems architecture definition and generation of the corresponding models
• Scoping and executing the plan for certifying the product

There will be opportunities to support the development of more junior engineers as well as continuing to grow your own expertise, all while knowing you are making a difference defending our freedom.

Skills & Requirements

• Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle, such as requirements, system architecture, verification and certification.
• Understanding of the Systems engineering processes for system performance and the functional chain domain would be beneficial.
• Experience of Systems engineering toolsets, such as DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to write clear, concise engineering documentation.
• Good verbal communication, listening and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and manage work packages in assigned areas.
• A desire to develop and grow your systems engineering skills, and to improve the systems engineering methods used within the team.
• Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas.
• Ability to initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, essential to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in building cohesion in the relationships between the systems team and various interfacing teams.
• An ability to respond quickly when programme priorities change.

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.

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We're proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.

Salary: Between £53,000-£57,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification (may vary depending on specific project needs)

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., We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave.

Our 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. We also offer 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave, and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth. Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.

Lifestyle - Discounts & VouchersLifestyle - Discounts & Vouchers Discounts - The Discounts platform includes a great range of features such as: discounts, instant vouchers, reloadable cards, easy saver cards, cashback, mobile app and Wellbeing Centre. Costco - Permanent employees of MBDA qualify for Costco's individual membership. Technology Vouchers - Purchase the latest gadgets and white goods up to the value of £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months. Charity Donations - Donate up to five charities each month, with full tax relief on all donations. MyCar Scheme - The MBDA MyCar Scheme offers employees the opportunity to access up to two new vehicles via a salary sacrifice arrangement including an all-inclusive package. Holiday Purchase - Purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday whilst making tax and National Insurance savings, spreading the cost over 12 months.

Development of our people is of vital importance to us at MBDA, which is why we ensure everyone has access to the teams, tools and resources needed to achieve their goals. This includes our dedicated in-house Learning & Development team, our Apprenticeship programmes, a variety of online learning platforms, and much more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. If you lead a team, or hope to do so in the future, we offer a range of management training opportunities, with paths designed for people of all experience levels.

Dynamic Working We want our people to work when and where they feel they can be most effective. For most of our employees, we have a flexi-time scheme that allows you to choose, within certain parameters, when you start and finish each day and how you can use time you have accrued. For roles that do not have to be based on one of our sites full-time, you will have opportunities to work from home as part of your agreed Dynamic Working arrangement. If you have worked the time, you are also able to accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave provided and bank holidays.

Security Clearance All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.