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Join a forward-thinking defense organization as a Systems Design Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing advanced Command and Control systems for air defense. This exciting position offers opportunities to tackle complex engineering challenges and innovate functional designs that meet rigorous requirements. Collaborate with talented professionals across the company, contributing to projects that enhance user capabilities and ensure mission success. With a strong commitment to employee development and a range of attractive perks, this role not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the defense sector.
We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems.
Job Title: Systems Design Engineer
Salary: up to £57,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3-4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification
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.
The opportunity:
As a Systems Design Engineer, you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customers with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes.
Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers.
Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system. The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system, and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number of complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment, and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis, and training.
Day to day, you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware, as well as investigating customer queries.
What we're looking for from you:
Interested? Apply now!
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:
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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