Electronic Architect

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Pension

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Electronic Architect in Stevenage to define the electronic and electrical architecture of advanced equipment. You will decompose customer requirements, balance space and harsh environments, and lead technical delivery with the Engineering Project Manager to ensure on-time, on-cost, on-quality outcomes.

You will engage with stakeholders and customers, applying strong leadership and decision-making in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
• Power electronics design for distributed power networks.
• Ability to design equipment for safety-critical environments.
• Capability to handle sensitive customer data and ensure data security.
• Experience with firmware development for electronic systems.
• Knowledge of packing, thermal management and compact packaging.

Responsibilities

• Define the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment.
• Decompose requirements to sub-elements and manage technical delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery.
• Lead with strong influencing and leadership to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Digital electronics

Power electronics

Safety-critical design

Data handling

Firmware development

Thermal management

SoC & RF

EMC design

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world-class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions! Job Title: Electronic Architect Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating. 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:

Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments. Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position.

What we're looking for from you:

• Digital electronics and microprocessor systems
• Power electronics for distributed power networks
• Design of equipment for safety critical environments
• Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data
• Understanding of software and firmware development techniques
• Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment
• Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial.
• As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design.

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. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.