Job Details Requirements & Certification Systems Engineer - DragonFire R29948

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Bristol seeks a systems engineer to work on the DragonFire programme, focusing on developing advanced laser-directed systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, and support for design assurance. Candidates should have a background in sophisticated systems development and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of developing sophisticated systems, ideally in defence.
• Understanding of user requirements with design authorities.
• Delivery-focused attitude with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analysis and specifications.
• Support functional design with requirement flow down.
• Develop collaborations with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Systems proving

Problem-solving skills

Experience with system architecting tools

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Overview

MBDA offers flexible working arrangements with Dynamic Working policies that provide great levels of flexibility around hours and location. Depending on the role, paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and other options may be available. Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added at each milestone. It is possible to purchase up to an additional five days of holiday through payroll. The MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a Defined Contribution plan in the Mercer Master Trust, administered by Scottish Widows. Standard contributions are 4% employee and 6% employer, with the option to increase both by up to 2%. The company also offers a range of financial wellbeing benefits, medical insurance options, wellbeing and lifestyle perks, and employee support programmes. DragonFire, MBDA’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programme, involves world‑class, deployable defence technology development and opportunities across Systems Engineering and related domains. The organisation fosters an inclusive culture with employee‑led networks and a commitment to diversity and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, specifications and justification
• Systems proving, design assurance and certification
• Experience of developing sophisticated systems, ideally in defence
• Understanding of user requirements with the design authorities in response to their needs and constraints
• Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
• Develop excellent working collaborations with customers, key stakeholders, team members and other departments
• Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody is desirable
• Very strong problem solving skills
• Ability to support technical mediation, communicating issues, architectures and ideas at all levels and to varying degrees of specificity
• Ability to disseminate technical information to customers in an understandable manner
• Have a delivery focussed attitude
• Shown ability to develop excellent working relationships with partners and key collaborators as well as team members and other departments

About the programme

Thus far, the DragonFire programme has focused on developing the UKs first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator, achieving significant success with several high-profile trials. MBDA is seeking flexible and motivated candidates to continue developing DragonFire into a world-class, deployable LDEW air defence system. The plans involve parallel streams of groundbreaking technology, experimentation and rapid weapon system development across key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification.

What we offer

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension: up to 14% total employer/employee contributions
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: options for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (enhancements for certain leave types)
• On-site facilities and supporting benefits
• Family leave provisions and support before, during and after leave
• Discounts, vouchers and lifestyle benefits (e.g., Costco membership, technology vouchers, charity donations, MyCar scheme, holiday purchase)
• Development opportunities: Learning & Development support, apprenticeships and study assistance
• Security clearance: UK BPSS/Basic Personnel Security Standard checks

Security and eligibility

All employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS clearance as part of MBDA’s safeguarding requirements. Restrictions relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply, and successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks after offer.