Principal Systems Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Systems Design Emerging Portfolio and Capability team. The role involves delivering systems engineering expertise for complex weapons capabilities, engaging in multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to advanced engineering techniques. Candidates should have experience in systems engineering and leadership skills, with a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 based on performance

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free parking

Career progression and training opportunities

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering areas such as requirements analysis and system architecture.
• Leadership or engineering management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams or lead work packages.
• Engage with partners and coordinate specialists.
• Develop advanced systems engineering techniques.

Skills

Requirements and Use Case analysis

Concept assessment and trade studies

System architecture and functional modelling

Performance assessment and behaviour analysis

Verification, Validation, and Certification

Model-based engineering, including MBSE

Job description

Job Opportunity: Systems Engineer

Join our Systems Design Emerging Portfolio and Capability team to deliver systems engineering expertise for cutting-edge Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK and partner armed forces, addressing advanced threats across all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

Salary and Location

Salary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Bristol, Stevenage, or Bolton (Relocation available)

Working Arrangements and Security

Hybrid working: Typically 3 to 4 days on-site per week

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Offer

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 based on performance
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime: Paid opportunities available
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional support for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more
• Development: Career progression, training, and growth opportunities
• Relocation support: Possible assistance available

The Role

Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams or lead work packages, gaining broad engineering experience, engaging with partners, coordinating specialists, and developing advanced systems engineering techniques. Opportunities to lead teams and develop future engineers are also available.

Candidate Requirements

Experience in systems engineering areas such as:

• Requirements and Use Case analysis
• Concept assessment and trade studies
• System architecture and functional modelling
• Performance assessment and behaviour analysis
• Verification, Validation, and Certification
• Model-based engineering, including MBSE

Leadership or broader engineering management experience, especially in managing work packages, complex activities, or technical relationships, is desirable.

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting the armed forces and defending our nations. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee networks supporting various communities. We encourage applicants to discuss any support or adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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