Cable / Harness Design Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bristol seeks a Cable / Harness Design Engineer to lead drawing approvals and support bespoke cable designs. The role involves interpreting technical documentation and ensuring effective communication with other engineering teams. Candidates should have experience with military standards and strong electrical assembly skills. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus of up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Annual salary review

Paid overtime

15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

On-site gym

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to define cable assembly construction based upon electrical constraints.
• Experience with military Defence Standards and D38999 connectors is desirable.
• Appreciation of cable assembly production and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Cable Harness assembly drawings and technical documentation.
• Act as focal point for drawing approvals and builds within the team.
• Ensure robust instructions are provided to manufacturing and suppliers.

Skills

Cable assembly construction based on electrical constraints

Collaboration with mechanical and electronic design engineers

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and methodical approach

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Bristol

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £39000 depending on experience

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%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working pattern

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as two days a week on-site.

The opportunity:

MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for a Cable / Harness Design Engineer to primarily work as the focal point for drawing approvals and first of builds within our growing Interconnects team who design bespoke electrical interconnects/cables suitable for the transmission of power, signal and data within and between subsystems in our products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced within manufacturing or engineering who is seeking a challenge, wanting to build on their current experience by being the drawing approvals and first of builds focal point for all interconnect designs in the UK.

To do this you will need to interpret Cable Harness assembly drawings and technical documentation to understand how these translate into physical hardware. You will need an eye for detail on the relationship between the technical documentation and the physical assembly to ensure practical, robust, instructions are flowed into manufacturing and suppliers.

What we're looking for from you:

• The ability to define cable assembly construction based upon electrical constraints such as current, screening, signal types, volt drop, EMC and environmental requirements.
• An appreciation of cable assembly production/process engineering
• Experience of working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and electronic design engineers to deliver robust cable assembly design solutions.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate regular electrical support with all relevant stakeholders
• Determined individual that is self‑motivated with a methodical, logical approach and an appetite to learn and progress while working with peers
• Ability/flexibility to travel to other locations including international when required

Due to the nature of our work, experience of military Defence Standards and a working knowledge of D38999 connectors in support of cable harness manufacture is highly desirable.

Our Business:

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 (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_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.

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