Hybrid Portfolio Systems Engineer — Shape UK Defence Programs

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,750 - 52,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA Bolton is offering a role in the Portfolio Systems Team within the Portfolio Management Team (PMT) to support the engineering delivery of UK programmes. You will engage senior stakeholders and help define and verify portfolio requirements across programmes, centres of excellence and functional teams.

The role includes opportunities to present at MOD/MBDA Working Groups, travel within the UK, and a hybrid working pattern (2–3 days on-site).

Qualifications

• Understanding of weapon systems and missile design throughout the lifecycle.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and build relationships across the portfolio.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior management when required.
• Flexible mindset to tackle problems with innovative solutions.
• Big-picture view with focus on tactical issues.
• Autonomous work style and prioritisation of priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering delivery within the UK Portfolio's PMT.
• Develop and verify the Portfolio Engineering Design Record and requirements.
• Collaborate with Programme, Centres of Excellence and Functional teams.
• Present work at Joint MOD/MBDA Portfolio Engineering Working Group.
• Travel within the UK to MBDA sites as needed.

Skills

Weapon systems understanding

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Autonomy

Problem solving

Communication with senior management

Tools

DOORS

Job description

MBDA Bolton is offering a role in the Portfolio Systems Team within the Portfolio Management Team (PMT) to support the engineering delivery of UK programmes. You will engage senior stakeholders and help define and verify portfolio requirements across programmes, centres of excellence and functional teams.

The role includes opportunities to present at MOD/MBDA Working Groups, travel within the UK, and a hybrid working pattern (2–3 days on-site).