Naval Weapons Systems Installation Engineer – Global Projects

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension (up to 14%)

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave (up to 15 days)

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA is recruiting for an engineer to support maritime installation and weapon system alignment across shipyards and trial facilities. You will engage with MoD, UK industry and Export customers, interfacing across hardware, electrical and project teams.

The role involves site travel, open to extended offshore stints, and requires BPSS checks. MBDA offers a comprehensive package including a company bonus and generous pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Qualified to an HNC level or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
• Ideally experienced in installation on naval platforms including complex weapon system alignment, but training will be given.
• Good systems thinking/engineering approach.
• Willingness to learn and take on new methods/thinking.
• Keen to meet new people and engage with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously for periods.

Responsibilities

• Support maritime installation; interfacing with external stakeholders within the ship yard.
• Assist with installation activities including Weapon System Alignment and Installation Inspection.
• Inspect ship issues and raise quality notifications; manage installation tooling design/delivery.
• Create and maintain Ship Constants Generator Tools; derive ship constants for maritime platforms.
• Produce and maintain installation documentation.

Skills

Systems thinking

Willingness to learn

Autonomous working

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or higher in engineering/science

Job description

MBDA is recruiting for an engineer to support maritime installation and weapon system alignment across shipyards and trial facilities. You will engage with MoD, UK industry and Export customers, interfacing across hardware, electrical and project teams.

The role involves site travel, open to extended offshore stints, and requires BPSS checks. MBDA offers a comprehensive package including a company bonus and generous pension contributions.