Electronics Component Principal Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bolton is seeking a Principal Electrical Component Engineer to manage electronic components and provide expert technical advice to stakeholders. The role offers a salary around £48,000 and includes hybrid working conditions. Successful candidates will benefit from a company bonus, flexible leave, and enhanced parental leave, along with excellent site facilities.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave for maternity and paternity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic suppliers especially in semiconductors.
• Appreciation of REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Experience in Electrical and electro‑mechanical products (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage Electronic Components and assess market trends and technical risks.
• Provide Technical advice and report on risks.
• Participate in design reviews and training activities.

Skills

Knowledge or experience within an electronic component discipline

Strong communication skills

Pro‑activeness and self‑motivation

Experience in supply chain

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity within Component Engineering team to help shape and play an important part in support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience within an electronic component discipline.
• Knowledge of electronic suppliers especially in semiconductors.
• Appreciation of REACH and RoHS regulations.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Pro‑activeness and self‑motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.
• Experience in supply chain and knowledge of Electrical and electro‑mechanical products (advantageous).

Responsibilities

As MBDA’s mission to stay at the forefront for Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical & Materials commodities an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Components team and lend your expertise. You will play a critical role in managing Electronic Components, assessing market trends and technical risks. The role demands a passionate professional who can lead in an Electronics or RF semiconductor specialism. The role requires technical advisement to a large amount of stakeholders across the business from Projects, Engineering teams, Procurement, Customer Service Support and many more. You will be accountable for providing Technical advice and reporting on risks, working with suppliers and understanding the needs within MBDA to suit the requirement of our ever‑evolving business needs. As the Principal Electrical Component Engineer, you will maintain your expertise in specialist areas and ensure that this expertise is effectively passed to others, including participating in design reviews, training and other development activities, as appropriate, enabling MBDA to maintain its capability.

There is also the opportunity to support and lead international collaboration within the company, helping define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies. The Component Engineering team you will be a part of has been vital to our product delivery by providing highly sought after subject matter expertise when it comes to the individual's relevant commodity experience. The team operates from both Stevenage and Bolton sites, representing a diverse group of friendly supportive colleagues who pull together when needed to achieve our mission.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We pride ourselves on the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces and partner with governments to work towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including 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.

Salary & Working Conditions

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.

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.

Benefits

• 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.