Mission Planning Systems Engineer (Software and Algorithms)

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% total contribution

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 wks

Site facilities: subsidised meals, car

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Mission Planning & Control team working on future anti-ship and deep strike capabilities across air and ship domains. The role blends systems engineering and architecture with close collaboration to software and algorithm teams.

You will generate subsystem requirements, refine designs in the MBSE model, and assess reuse opportunities across variants while engaging with international partner nations.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to engineering challenges.
• Systems engineering capability with emphasis on developing subsystem requirements and design.
• Good technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross functional teams.
• Appreciation and understanding of working within a MBSE approach.
• Experience with engineering tools and configuration control.
• Experience with Mission Planning or offboard user focused systems is highly desirable.
• An appreciation of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Working within the teams delivering the Maritime and Land based Anti-Ship / Deep Strike Mission Planning products and engaging with the wider Mission Planning team.
• Generating software and algorithm requirements and supporting wider systems engineering activities.
• Collaborating closely with software and algorithm functional teams to make sure design meets overall Mission Planning system needs.
• Refining design within the systems architecture model and system design and requirements modules.
• Assessing opportunities for reuse of development across multiple product variants.
• Supporting wider Mission Planning team across partner nations to ensure engineering development aligns with international needs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

Problem Solving

Communication

Engineering Tools

Mission Planning

Software Lifecycle

Proactive Approach

Tools

Configuration Management Tools

Job description

Salary: Up to £53,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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. You typically need 5 years of continuous UK residency. Not having spent five years in the UK may not automatically disqualify you, but please be aware we cannot guarantee the outcome of the security clearance process and this may impact your ability to work for MBDA; these are processed on a case by case basis.

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…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: An opportunity to join the team delivering MBDAs future anti-ship / deep strike capability across air and ship launched domains. This is working as part of the wider Mission Planning & Control team developing future deep strike / anti-ship capability. This is a role which requires good systems engineering skills and an enthusiastic approach to work with scope to expand responsibilities as the programme progresses. This role straddles both systems engineering and systems architecture domains and working closely with algorithm and software teams.

The role covers:

• Working within the teams delivering the Maritime and Land based Anti-Ship / Deep Strike Mission Planning products and engaging with the wider Mission Planning team
• Generating software and algorithm requirements and supporting wider systems engineering activities
• Collaborating closely with software and algorithm functional teams to make sure design meets overall Mission Planning system needs
• Refining design within the systems architecture model and system design and requirements modules
• Assessing opportunities for reuse of development across multiple product variants
• Supporting wider Mission Planning team across partner nations to ensure engineering development aligns with international needs

This role provides the opportunity to develop the key link between wider Mission Planning system design and product delivery across variants.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer who can actively contribute to the delivery of key milestones and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desired skills and experience include:

• Proactive approach to engineering challenges
• Systems Engineering capability and experience with particular emphasis on developing subsystem requirements and design
• Good technical problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross functional teams
• Appreciation and understanding of working within a MBSE approach
• Experience with engineering tools and configuration control
• Experience with Mission Planning or offboard user focused systems is highly desirable
• An appreciation of the software development lifecycle.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

What we do matters. Because defence matters.

As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future.

We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.