Power Electronics Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation based in Stevenage is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer. You will design and deliver power electronics for Actuation Systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a degree in a relevant field, solid experience in electronic design, and expertise in power electronics. This position offers flexibility, a company bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Up to 14% pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Solid experience in electronic design, development, and delivery.
• Experience within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design high-integrity, complex systems for Actuation Systems.
• Support circuit design, prototyping, testing, and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Skills

Electronic design

Collaboration

Understanding of high-integrity industries

Power electronics

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Are you passionate about engineering? As a member of our Power Electronics team, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in delivering the power electronics that control our Actuation Systems.

Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Please note that this role is predominantly site based. However, it could be full time or part time in order to meet your own needs should the business be able to accommodate it. Depending on individual project needs, we are flexible and accommodating.

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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), 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: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more on site.

The opportunity:

Are you looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA delivers cutting-edge products to nations worldwide, with our Power Electronics team playing a critical role. As a team member, you'll contribute to delivering power electronics that control our Actuation Systems—driving motors that manoeuvre fins and provide controlled movement.

Your experience will support circuit design, prototyping, testing, and hardware integration for motor control, feedback loops, and control systems during flight. You will be involved from early feasibility assessments to certification and transition to production, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and schedule targets through collaboration with stakeholders across the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for from you:

• Degree qualified with solid experience in electronic design, development, and delivery
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, with a passion for collaboration
• Experience in high-integrity industries with safety and security constraints, understanding MBDA's commitment to excellence
• Proven experience in power electronics with a commitment to designing excellent solutions

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, and Neurodiversity. We encourage open communication and support throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Glassdoor or visit our careers website for more information.