Lead Electronic Engineer/Architect (Missile Architect)

MBDA Miissle System; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of missile defense technology as an Electrical Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, contributing to the design and architecture of cutting-edge missile systems. You will be responsible for specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, and ensuring signal safety, all while collaborating with a dynamic team. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for engineers eager to make a significant impact in the defense sector. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of missile defense systems!

Benefits

Company Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid Overtime

Up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related subject preferred.
• Experience in similar roles is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical requirements and define interfaces for missile systems.
• Design power architectures and ensure signal safety.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Signal Safety

Power Architecture Design

Interface Definition

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

We have exciting engineering opportunities for electrical or electronic engineers to contribute to the advancement of missile defence systems within the Missile Electrical Architecture team at MBDA UK. Join us to work on the next generation of missile defence systems.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Missile Architect)

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Full time onsite role due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen - 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.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).

The opportunity:

Are you ready to play a crucial role in cutting-edge missile projects? We are looking for skilled professionals to support the electrical/electronic aspects of missile system architecture. Your responsibilities will include specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and ensuring signal safety.

You'll be performing an important and key role for one of the many exciting new projects within MBDA. Supporting the electrical/electronic technical aspects of the system architecture and topology of a missile. Along with this you will specify and determine:

• Electrical requirements for subsystems/equipment
• Interface definitions and characteristics
• Power architecture, including load budget and profiles
• Data communication and processing architecture
• Requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening
• Signal safety, including routing of safety-related signals

This role is perfect for experienced engineers or those eager to enhance their engineering skills. Join our dynamic team and engage in technical discussions with equipment suppliers, participate in testing activities, and contribute to various stages of missile development.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally a degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or a related subject
• Previous experience working within a similar role
• UK/international travel may be required to suppliers, customers, and other MBDA sites in UK & Europe.
• DV clearance or a willingness to obtain

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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
• 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…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.