Systems Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join their Future Combat Air Programme team. This role involves delivery of system concepting activities, requirements elicitation, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess strong system thinking and communication skills, with experience in system engineering in the defence sector. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Flexible leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and communicate concepts and architectures.
• Experience in system engineering within the defence sector.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities.
• Requirements elicitation and decomposition.
• Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

System thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Model Based Engineering tools

Job description

Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting‑edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach. We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness. Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
• Requirements elicitation and decomposition
• Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools
• Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
• Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design
• Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders
• The capability to take responsibility for decisions that affect several design domains / system elements
• Ability to influence and drive a narrative
• Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
• Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

Qualifications

• System thinking and ability to develop/communicate concepts and architectures
• Experience in system engineering within the defence sector
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with Model Based Engineering tools
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Job Details

• Role: Security Systems Engineer
• Salary: £40,000 + Bonus + On Call + Private Health
• Location: Central London (5 Days per week – Travel costs will be covered)
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship – BPSS required

Benefits

• Company bonus up to £2,500
• Pension up to 14%
• Overtime opportunities
• Flexible leave up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks