RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bagstone; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 2,500

Pension up to 14% total

Overtime pay

25 days annual leave

Flexi Leave 15 days

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Healthcare cash plan

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA is expanding its Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities, seeking engineers to advance RF electronic support/attack payload integration across missile programmes. Roles encompass systems design, supplier coordination, and EW mission support within a high-security environment.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in RF systems, algorithm design, and integrated air defence domains, with willingness to obtain DV clearance. Travel within the UK/Europe may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF electronic support/attack systems.
• Strong understanding of RF/electronic systems.
• Experience in algorithm design/implementation.
• Knowledge of Integrated Air Defence Systems.
• Experience in supplier management with Procurement Lead support.
• Systems design engineering: req elicitation, decomposition, design, test, validation.
• Proficient in SysML/DOORS/Rhapsody.
• Experience in RF performance models.
• Experience transitioning development hardware to production; environmental/testing.
• DV clearance held or willing to apply for.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RF/EW hardware and software components.
• Oversee system design, verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers for hardware delivery.
• Support in-service and mission-support activities within EW domain.

Skills

RF electronic systems

Platform integration

Algorithms design

Integrated Air Defence

Supplier management

Systems design eng.

SysML/DOORS/Rhapsody

RF performance models

Production transition

DV clearance

Tools

SysML

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

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
• Annual leave: 25 days (plus additional holiday purchase available)
• 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 Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing, and more
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more...

The Opportunity

At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. Our EW Group supports activities on all relevant WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support / Attack payloads as part of the wider EW effects chain at Missile, Weapon System and System of Systems levels. This requires a range of skills including; systems engineering, supplier management, in-service support (particularly focussed on EW mission support), and EW technical expertise. Currently we are looking for Systems Design Engineers, Equipment Requirement Authorities (engineers responsible for managing the specification, procurement, delivery and integration of hardware into missiles), in-service support / EW mission support Engineers, and Technical Experts (particularly focussed on EW).

What we're looking for from you

• Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support
• Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems
• Knowledge and experience of algorithm design, and the implementation of those algorithms
• Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Air Defence Systems
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• Systems design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition and management; system design, integration and test; system verification and validation; etc.
• Proficient in SysML, DOORS and / or Rhapsody
• Experience in development and use of RF performance models
• Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design working with Dstl, ASWC and / or DI
• Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance

Requirements

National with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team).

What's in it for you

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes.

About the company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role that 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.

Location

Stevenage; Bristol; Bolton

Job type

Full time

Background

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. The EW domain is a critical enabler in the quest to protect the UK's people, territories, values and interests;

Salary and working pattern

Salary: Circa 58,000 dependent on experience. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working Pattern: . Typically for this role, due to the nature of the work, you will need to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Security Clearance

MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK

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