Sea Viper Systems Design & Verification Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sea Viper Systems Design & Verification Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting the next phases of the Sea Viper programmes, where you will engage with senior partners and contribute to the design verification and validation activities. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that support the Royal Navy, while enjoying a flexible working environment that balances on-site and remote work. If you have a systems engineering background and are ready to tackle exciting challenges in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Possible relocation available

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering with knowledge of the CADMID cycle.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support system design verification and validation activities.
• Engage with senior partners and present progress metrics.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Problem Solving

Project Management

Job description

Sea Viper Systems Design & Verification Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Salary: Up to £57,000 Depending on Experience

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Possible relocation available
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working; typically 2 to 3 days per week on site.

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.

The Opportunity:

The role of System Design & Verification Engineer is vital to support the delivery of the next phases of the Sea Viper programmes. The role would be reporting to the technical lead for the project and involves engagement with senior partners in delivering the role.

A broad range of responsibilities include:

• Progressing the system design verification and validation activities for the project;
• Supporting the maturation of the qualification strategy;
• Supporting key design reviews;
• Collation of sub-system evidence to support compliance arguments, presentation to internal governance team and customer for sign off;
• Generation of progress metrics and presentation to senior team;
• Identification of key risk areas;
• Opportunities to form relationships, both at a customer interaction level and with industry partners and suppliers;
• Engagement with sub-system design authorities.

What we're looking for:

• Systems engineering background with some awareness and experience of different phases of the CADMID cycle from concept to manufacture, with a focus on demonstration and manufacture phases;
• Awareness of industry standard systems engineering processes;
• Awareness of weapon system design concepts; experience working on air defence systems desirable;
• Ability to produce concise, coherent and detailed technical reports of a high quality;
• Ability to work confidently in the face of ambiguity and multiple conflicting priorities.

What's in it for you?

• You would be one of the engineers responsible for developing a high profile and key capability for the Royal Navy;
• The role covers a wide range of engineering experience, including weapon system, command & control, radar and missile design;
• The wider Sea Viper programme works in a dynamic environment with its customer;
• MBDA offers flexible working between the office and home, agreed as required and to meet the business needs.

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 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.

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