Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect)

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is looking for electrical or electronic engineers to join their missile defence team. This role involves specifying electrical requirements, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety within cutting-edge projects. Offering a competitive salary of £35,000 - £55,000 and hybrid working conditions, this position is perfect for experienced engineers eager to enhance their skills.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension with up to 14% total contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or related subject.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to obtain DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical requirements for missile subsystems.
• Define interface characteristics and power architecture.
• Ensure safety routing of signals.

Skills

Electrical requirements specification

Power architecture design

Signal safety

Interface definition

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Bristol

We have exciting engineering opportunities for electrical or electronic engineers to contribute to the advancement of missile defence systems within the Missile Electrical Architecture team at MBDA UK. Join us to work on the next generation of missile defence systems.

Salary

Circa £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen willingness to obtain DV clearance.

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…

The opportunity

Are you ready to play a crucial role in cutting-edge missile projects? We are looking for skilled professionals to support the electrical/electronic aspects of missile system architecture. Your responsibilities will include specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety.

You’ll be performing an important and key role for one of the many exciting new projects within MBDA. Supporting the electrical/electronic technical aspects of the system architecture and topology of a missile. Along with this you will specify and determine:

• Electrical requirements for subsystems/equipment
• Interface definitions and characteristics
• Power architecture, including load budget and profiles
• Data communication and processing architecture
• Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
• Signal safety, including routing of safety‑related signals

This role is perfect for experienced engineers or those eager to enhance their engineering skills. Join our dynamic team and engage in technical discussions with equipment suppliers, participate in testing activities, and contribute to various stages of missile development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of missile technology.

What we’re looking for from you

• Ideally a degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or a related subject
• Previous experience working within a similar role
• UK/international travel may be required to suppliers, customers, and other MBDA sites in UK & Europe.
• DV clearance or a willingness to obtain

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 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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