Head of Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radiation Effects

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bristol is seeking an experienced leader for the Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radiation Effects Department. The role requires strong people management skills, knowledge of EMC standards, and project management experience. The successful candidate will oversee a team of approximately 30 engineers and ensure effective communication across projects. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Car Allowance

Pension contributions

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team.
• Experience in managing budgets and work packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK EMC & RE Department.
• Ensure delivery of project management plans.
• Develop strategies for emerging technologies.

Skills

People management and leadership skills

Understanding of EMC requirements

Experience of EMC and military standards

Project Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Do you have EMC knowledge, leadership experience and are looking for the next step in your career? If so, keep reading!

Salary:Circa £70,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working pattern: This role offers the opportunity for a balance of on-site and remote working

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 27% of base salary
• Car Allowance: £300 monthly cash allowance
• 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:

An opportunity has arisen within the Environmental Engineering & Facilities (EE&F) UK Function for the right candidate to lead our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Radiation Effects (RE) Department.

The team consists of approximately 30 engineers (including 5 direct reports) in Bristol. EE&F is integral within all MBDA land, sea and air based weapon system Projects and operates at all stages of the product lifecycle. Within this role you will be responsible for the delivery of EMC and RE task packages through the provision of technical management and leadership as well as management of our EMC test facilities.

What we’re looking for from you:

• People management and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate a team
• Understanding of EMC requirements, environments and associated testing, equipment and facilities
• Experience of the application of EMC and military standards within the Defence Sector
• Understanding of the key activities across the Product Life-Cycle
• Experience of financial budgets and defining work packages
• Project Management skills and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

The role:

• To lead the UK EMC & RE Department, applying specialist technical knowledge and advice to projects and sub-contractors, with overall responsibility for Department deliverables
• Enable technical experts and team leads to ensure that the proving logic, plans and delivery is consistent with the Project needs
• Provide clear and positive leadership that delivers the Functional vision, to maintain high performance and job satisfaction
• Conduct day to day Functional management of the EMC & RE Department
• Ensure that all EMC & RE activities have project management plans and establish effective communication with key stakeholders
• Ensure that the objectives, resource requirements, budgets and timescales are met in accordance with the agreed statements of work
• Support improvement activities, including development of the people, skills and capabilities in the Department

Some of the key challenges for the role include:

• Working across Functional and international boundaries to resolve complex technical and people management challenges
• Maintaining competency level of staff and achieving skills profile
• Developing EMC & RE strategies to keep pace with emerging technologies

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