Senior Systems Engineer — Hybrid, Future Combat Air

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the United Kingdom seeks innovative System Thinkers to join their ambitious Future Combat Air Programme. This role requires a blend of analytical skills and stakeholder engagement to develop next-generation combat air systems. Offering a salary up to £47,000, the position supports flexible hybrid working arrangements, includes generous benefits such as a company bonus and enhanced parental leave, and is integral to transforming air operations in partnership with international allies.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution of 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Understanding of Model Based Engineering tools.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key System of Systems concepting activities.
• Elicit and decompose requirements.
• Work with design teams for system concept definition.
• Support cross-functional assessment and analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading defense organization in the United Kingdom seeks innovative System Thinkers to join their ambitious Future Combat Air Programme. This role requires a blend of analytical skills and stakeholder engagement to develop next-generation combat air systems. Offering a salary up to £47,000, the position supports flexible hybrid working arrangements, includes generous benefits such as a company bonus and enhanced parental leave, and is integral to transforming air operations in partnership with international allies.