Naval Systems Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Bristol is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on the integration of the Royal Navy's next generation weapon system. The successful candidate will collaborate with UK customers and various partners, conducting system trade studies and requirements analysis in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. The role offers competitive compensation and a variety of employee benefits including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Engineer in defence or related fields.
• Ability to perform system trade studies and design decisions.
• Strong skills in requirements analysis and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UK Customer and MOD teams for weapon system integration.
• Support functional and physical integration of missile onto naval platform.
• Conduct use case analysis to inform project developments.

Skills

Use Case analysis

System trade studies

System architecture design

Requirements analysis

Job description

Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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:

An exciting opportunity to work on Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) and help shape the design, integration and delivery of the Royal Navy's next generation of weapon system.

You will have the chance to collaborate closely with the UK Customer and other MOD teams, multiple industrial partners and across the wider FC/ASW team.

To work in the fast-paced FC/ASW UK Naval Integration Team supporting functional and physical integration of the FC/ASW subsonic Missile onto a naval platform.

What we're looking for from you:

A Systems Engineer with any of the following skills and experience:

• Use Case analysis to understand customer needs
• System trade studies to inform design decisions
• System architecture design and modelling
• Requirements analysis, specification and justification

Our company:

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.