Land Ceptor Physical Systems Design & Certification Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Land Ceptor team. This role involves supporting the British Army's Ground Based Air Defence capability, where you'll engage in systems engineering, manage physical functionality, and ensure certification of in-service systems. You'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to innovative designs and solutions that meet the needs of emerging export customers. With opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on employee well-being, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector. If you are a self-starter with a passion for engineering, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering and requirements engineering.
• Knowledge of hardware design and test procedures for certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical functionality and certification of in-service systems.
• Support the evolution of weapon systems for future customers.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Requirements Engineering

Hardware Design and Build

Test Procedures and Certification

Technical Report Writing

Configuration Management Tools

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Job description

Bolton

MBDA's Land Ceptor team work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers.

Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• 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:

Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. In either case, you'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

As part of the Physical Systems Design & Certification team, you will help manage the overall physical functionality and certification of the in-service system while supporting the evolution of the weapon system for future customers.

What we're looking for:

• A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team on a number of varied tasks
• A good understanding of systems engineering principles, processes and practices
• An appreciation of requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level
• Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware
• Aware of test procedures required to verify products and the gathering of evidence to enable certification
• Confidence in presenting technical engineering information and promoting decision making
• Experience of technical report writing and use of configuration management tools
• A logical approach to problem solving

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