Defence Mechanical Architect — Hybrid, Security-Cleared

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% total contribution

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 extra days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 wks

Facilities: subsidised meals and free/

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Mechanical Architect to join the Missile Architecture team in Bolton. The role covers Development, Obsolescence, In Service Support and Hardware coordination, working with stakeholders to develop requirements and resolve mechanical issues.

You will report to the Lead Mechanical Architect and collaborate across Stevenage and Bolton facilities on a high-profile programme. A degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and relevant experience are required; BPSS clearance is

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or with equivalent experience.
• Significant relevant working experience in mechanical design, stress/thermal analysis or product certification.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, Software).
• Capture stakeholder needs (Safety, Cyber, Human Factors, Customer Support).
• Understand and contribute to the engineering development lifecycle (PDR/DDR/CDR).
• Manage schedule, cost, quality and performance metrics for work packages.
• Develop and understand interface specifications.
• Limit technical risks through mitigation strategies.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Mechanical Architect to join the Missile Architecture team in Bolton. The role covers Development, Obsolescence, In Service Support and Hardware coordination, working with stakeholders to develop requirements and resolve mechanical issues.

You will report to the Lead Mechanical Architect and collaborate across Stevenage and Bolton facilities on a high-profile programme. A degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and relevant experience are required; BPSS clearance is