Future Products Principal Systems Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization is looking for a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer to support early phase design and system development. This role involves requirements gathering, customer engagement, and tool usage like DOORS and Rhapsody. Competitive salary and benefits including bonuses, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions of up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering background with experience in weapons systems.
• Ability to navigate early concept development and technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Support early phase design and requirements elicitation.
• Develop system design tools and coordinate teams.
• Engage with customers for business development.

Skills

Knowledge of DOORS

Knowledge of Rhapsody

Systems Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Influence Skills

Planning

Task Management

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department, part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability, you will support MBDA’s Vision 2040 in various roles.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo HMG BPSS checks.

What we offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% employer and employee contributions
• Overtime: Paid opportunities available
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible work arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

You will support early phase design, combining core systems engineering, business development, customer engagement, and technology assessment. Responsibilities include road-mapping, requirement elicitation, bidding, and team coordination. You will develop skills in System Design tools like DOORS and Rhapsody, and support multiple future systems and business areas.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody, and systems analysis tools
• Strong systems engineering background and innovative approach
• Experience with weapons systems and missile design is beneficial
• Understanding of weapon systems, platforms, and subsystems
• Ability to navigate early concept development and technology integration
• Negotiation and influence skills with internal and external partners
• Experience in planning and task management

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and defending freedom. We promote diversity and encourage applicants to seek support or adjustments during recruitment. Follow us on social media or visit our careers page for more information.