Senior Systems Engineer - Complex Defense Systems (Hybrid)

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver expertise on Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces. You will work in a hybrid capacity, typically 3 to 4 days on-site, focusing on the front end of the product life cycle. The position offers a salary up to £60,000 depending on experience and includes benefits like performance bonuses and excellent career development opportunities. This role requires systems engineering experience in key areas such as requirements analysis and system architecture design.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension with up to 14% contribution

Opportunities for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Career progression and training opportunities

Possible Relocation available

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience in relevant skills.
• Broader engineering management experience is welcome.
• Ability to manage technical relationships with customers or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering expertise to projects.
• Design Complex Weapons capabilities for Armed Forces.
• Engage partners and co‑ordinate technology specialists.

Skills

Requirements and Use Case analysis

Concept assessment and design trade studies

System architecture design and functional modelling

Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis

Verification, Validation and Certification

Model based engineering techniques

Job description

A leading defense organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver expertise on Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces. You will work in a hybrid capacity, typically 3 to 4 days on-site, focusing on the front end of the product life cycle. The position offers a salary up to £60,000 depending on experience and includes benefits like performance bonuses and excellent career development opportunities. This role requires systems engineering experience in key areas such as requirements analysis and system architecture design.