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MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking an Equipment Chief Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering leadership across multiple contracts. The role involves applying systems engineering processes, managing engineering tasks, engaging with stakeholders, and leading a systems engineering team. Ideal candidates will have experience in the defence industry and strong communication skills. Join us in shaping the future of defence with flexible working arrangements and great site facilities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence/aerospace industry or high integrity systems.
• Ability to manage technical complexity across projects.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering processes to develop complex products.
• Manage engineering tasks and coordinate with specialists.
• Influence project outcomes and handle technical complexity.
• Develop skills within the systems engineering team.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Stakeholder management

Team management

Complex problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The opportunity: The Equipment Chief Systems Engineer is assigned to the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence within the Operations Directorate, providing systems engineering leadership across multiple contracts. This role involves a variety of activities spanning the full systems engineering life cycle, where high integrity solutions are increasingly demanded by our customers. The position requires regular liaison with a broad range of engineering disciplines and internal project customers in the UK and Europe, influencing systems design decisions and delivering value outcomes.

You will be well-versed in systems thinking and engineering, thriving in an environment of uncertainty and change, with the following key responsibilities:

1. Applying systems engineering processes, methods, and tools to develop complex products, ideally in the defence/aerospace industry or working on high integrity systems.
2. Managing engineering tasks and work packages to deliver value outcomes, including coordination of other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts.
3. Managing stakeholders, including project customers (UK & European), engineering domain specialists, and experts.
4. Handling technical complexity and influencing project outcomes for successful and realistic technical inputs across various projects.
5. Managing a systems engineering team to develop individual skills and capabilities for the System Design Function and to drive outcomes for the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence.

We offer flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments), and fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to defend our nations. We promote diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks and encourage all applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Join us in shaping the future of defence—delivering smarter, more effective solutions for the UK and its allies. Visit our careers website or follow us on social media for more information.