Equipment Requirement Authority - Weapon System Equipment

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton seeks Equipment Requirement Authorities to manage the development of equipment requirements. The role involves working with design teams and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have experience in engineering design, team management, and knowledge of high integrity hardware. A competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000 with hybrid working options is offered.

Benefits

Dynamic hybrid working

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering design process and applications.
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design.
• Experience managing a small team or team leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages.
• Specify clear and accurate requirements onto the design team.
• Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define the solution.
• Understand the adherence needs for relevant commercial and military standards.
• Deliver verification and validation strategies for various system properties.

Skills

Understanding of engineering design process

Knowledge of high integrity hardware

Networking technologies

Custom electronics

Complex mechanical design

Team management experience

Job description

Overview

WSE has several vacancies for Equipment Requirement Authorities (ERA) who work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to secure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints within an assigned project are met. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical status and progression of assigned work packages
• Specify clear and accurate requirements onto the design team (internal or external)
• Work closely with national and international Design Authorities to define the solution, including technical trades
• Understand the adherence needs for relevant commercial, military and safety standards
• Deliver verification and validation strategies for the electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties of a system or subsystem
• Prepare certification of the Weapon System and Subsystem for trials or delivery
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information from the internal or external supply base, alongside the procurement organisation
• Understanding of engineering design process and applications
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design
• Experience managing a small team OR team leader experience

Company

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it\'s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering design process and applications
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware, networking technologies, custom electronics or complex mechanical design
• Experience managing a small team OR team leader experience

Requirements and Benefits

Are you a systems or design engineer looking for a change in role? Are you interested in technical project management and certification of military or industrial grade equipment for new applications in the Complex Weapons Sector? Have you thought about a switch to a progressive engineering company where you can be truly supported to achieve your career goals?

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks after offer stage
• 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: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for other leave types
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more

EEO statement: MBDA is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.