Head of Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radiation Effects

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking a Department Lead for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radiation Effects. This role involves managing a team of engineers, delivering EMC and RE task packages, and ensures compliance with military standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people management, EMC requirements, and project management. The position offers a competitive salary around £70,000, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company Bonus up to 27%

Car Allowance of £300 monthly

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team.
• Experience in the Defence Sector.
• Understanding of product lifecycle activities.
• Experience managing financial budgets and defining work packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK EMC & RE Department.
• Enable technical experts to meet project needs.
• Provide leadership to maintain high performance.
• Ensure project management plans for EMC & RE activities.
• Manage objectives, resources, budgets, and timescales.
• Support development of people and skills within the department.

Skills

People management and leadership skills

Understanding of EMC requirements

Experience of the application of EMC and military standards

Project Management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

To lead the UK EMC & RE Department, applying specialist technical knowledge and advice to projects and sub‑contractors, with overall responsibility for Department deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Challenges

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About MBDA

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 are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, People Management Community 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.
• 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…
• 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.