Systems Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense organization as a Systems Engineer in Bristol, where you will lead the delivery of cutting-edge Data Link electronics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with an international team, driving transformation and personal growth while developing your technical skills. With a focus on system design, verification, and certification, you will engage with subject-matter experts and influence the entire design lifecycle. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital defense technology while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering experience in complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design activities and verification strategies for Data Link systems.
• Support system certification and technical management processes.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

IBM DOORS

Rhapsody

RF Systems Understanding

Configuration Control Systems

Job description

Bristol

MBDA's Data Link Centre of Excellence systems design team are looking for you to lead the delivery of cutting edge Data Link electronics.

Salary: Up to £50k depending on experience + bonus + benefits.

Hybrid working pattern: We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business. Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - 2-3 days per week onsite/remote.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

You will join our Data Link Centre of Excellence systems design team leading the delivery of cutting edge Data Link electronics. Working with an international team across multiple business functions, to lead the development of technology that covers the entire design lifecycle, from Concept to In-service. This role is not only about delivering solutions but also about driving transformation, personal growth, and expanding influence over our products. This team is relatively small so there is huge scope to shape and grow whilst developing your own technical knowledge and competencies as you progress within MBDA. There are opportunities to work on multiple programmes including Ground Based Air Defence, Deep Strike and Air Dominance.

What is the role:

• System design activities, working alongside subject-matter experts in data link design
• Verification and Validation: develop comprehensive strategies for verifying and validating the electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal properties the Data Link.
• System Certification support: work alongside the Equipment Design Authority and Test & Evaluation team to provide assurance and certification evidence of the Data Link to facilitate equipment delivery.
• Technical management: successfully leading the systems design and technical trade studies.

Essential skills:

• Strong systems engineering experience (ideally in a complex hardware, firmware and software system)
• Experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering / SysML and use of Systems Engineering Tools such as IBM DOORS and Rhapsody.
• A desire to develop and grow your systems engineering skills, and to improve the system engineering methods used within the team.
• Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering teams and SMEs.
• Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas.

Desirable skills:

• Understanding of RF Systems and/or electronics (e.g. design challenges associated with RF circuits, information assurance, and cyber security considerations).
• Familiar with configuration control systems (e.g. Rational Team Concert).
• Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle: system architecture, verification and certification.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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