System Functional Design Lead

Do you enjoy tackling design goals? Are you passionate about creating unique designs to shape the latest hardware and software? Then this is the role for you!

Job Title: System Functional Design Lead

Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our RF Seekers Team within the Seekers and Datalink Systems Department, based at our site in Stevenage. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of a successful team working at the forefront of technology, developing new and innovative seeker solutions from complex requirements.

The Systems Design team is critical to the product development process, transforming customer requirements into lower level system architectures and requirements. The role covers the majority of the Systems Engineering V model, negotiating requirements with the missile systems customer through to the verification and validation process; you will gain a detailed understanding of RF Seeker design as well as building experience working with capable teams across all development activities.

You will be part of a close-knit, hardworking, and highly motivated team striving to develop one of the world's most advanced Seeker and Missile technologies. And, you will play a crucial role in this innovative development, witnessing the impact of your dedication and effort as the product is effectively deployed for use by the armed forces.

There will be opportunities for travel both within the UK to other MBDA sites and trials sites.

What we're looking for from you:

1. An understanding of model-based design techniques and languages (e.g., UML).
2. Experience dissecting and understanding “the real” customer requirements and disseminating them down into lower-level subsystem requirements and complex functional architectures.
3. Desire to develop, build, and grow the Systems Design team and the people within it as the project develops.
4. Passion and persistence to get a job done and done well.
5. Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the project and conveying technical information in a clear and understandable way.
6. Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales.
7. Skill in cultivating strong relationships with colleagues, external departments and customers.
8. Experience with Systems engineering tools like DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody desirable.
9. Knowledge of RF/microwave and electronic systems, radar and control systems, and digital signal processing is desirable.

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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.

What we can offer you:

1. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
5. 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 treatments.
6. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
7. Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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About the company

MBDA is a European multinational developer and manufacturer of missiles.