Naval LDEW Systems Engineer — From Lab to Deck

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company bonus

Pension up to 14% total

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Site facilities and parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Zusammenfassung

MBDA UK is seeking LDEW engineers to work on the DragonFire programme, delivering a world-first laser directed energy weapon to Royal Navy ships within two years. You will work at the intersection of laser physics and systems engineering, turning cutting-edge science into a rugged, certified weapon system.

The role requires a PhD or significant industry experience in high‑power laser technology, strong communication skills, and BPSS clearance.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or significant industry experience in laser technology at system level.
• Profound understanding of laser physics and optics.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with defence or complex mission-critical systems is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Translate cutting-edge LDEW science into a rugged, certified weapon system.
• Oversee requirements, performance analyses and design certification.
• Collaborate with a team of LDEW scientists and engineers toward deployment on Royal Navy platforms.

Kenntnisse

Laser physics

Optics

System engineering

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent industry experience in laser tech

Jobbeschreibung

MBDA UK is seeking LDEW engineers to work on the DragonFire programme, delivering a world-first laser directed energy weapon to Royal Navy ships within two years. You will work at the intersection of laser physics and systems engineering, turning cutting-edge science into a rugged, certified weapon system.

The role requires a PhD or significant industry experience in high‑power laser technology, strong communication skills, and BPSS clearance.