Land Ceptor Systems Engineer – Setting To Work

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team in Bristol. The role involves conducting systems studies, executing hands-on investigations, and supporting manufacturing while working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in transition to manufacturing and software development. The position offers a competitive salary, a company bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Broadly skilled Systems Engineer capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in transition to manufacture, software development, and configuration control.
• Strong capabilities in investigating improvements and conducting hardware studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems studies and hands-on investigations in the laboratory.
• Support manufacturing and investigate solutions for operational transfer to Poland.
• Develop procedures for equipment commissioning and process improvements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Development

Configuration Control

Hardware/Software Interface

Job description

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies year to year)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

The MBDA Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is expanding to support the British and Polish Armies, developing and tailoring capabilities for current and emerging export contracts.

The functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between design and manufacturing, developing procedures for equipment commissioning and process improvements through automation and simplification. Increased orders and transfer of technology to Poland necessitate team growth.

This role involves systems studies, hands-on investigation, and experimentation in laboratories, offering an opportunity for practical equipment experience and meaningful impact on customer delivery and professional growth.

What we're looking for:

A broadly skilled Systems Engineer capable of working within a multidisciplinary team, supporting manufacturing, investigating improvements, and conducting studies for hardware solutions and operational transfer to Poland.

Preferred experience includes:

• Transition to manufacture
• Software development and deployment
• Configuration control
• Hardware/software interface

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and defending sovereignty. We value diversity and encourage applicants requiring support or adjustments during recruitment.

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