Systems Engineer - Communications - Future Combat Air System

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking engineers for their Network Communications Department. Candidates will provide Systems Engineering expertise for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, with a salary of up to £52,500 based on experience. The role offers a dynamic hybrid working environment, requiring security clearance for British Citizens. Applicants should have an active interest in network communication systems and exhibit strong stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits include a company bonus, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Active interest in network communication systems and technologies.
• Ability to present and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bring a technical perspective to concepting activities.
• Manage elicitation and decomposition of requirements.
• Conduct technical studies to inform architecture development.

Skills

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Agile teamwork

Job description

Responsibilities

• Bring a technical perspective to System of Systems concepting activities.
• Manage elicitation and decomposition of requirements.
• Conduct technical studies to inform architecture development and requirements definition.
• Provide technical support to cross‑functional assessment and analysis activities.
• Work with design teams to define and convey system concepts, trades, design principles, and constraints.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to present and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• An active interest in network communication systems and technologies.
• Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team.

About the Company

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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.

Role Information

MBDA Network Communications Department is looking for engineers to provide Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise into the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. Salary: up to £52 500 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on‑site. Security clearance: British Citizen. Minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Benefits

• 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.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: the Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Technical Areas

• Network Enabled Weapons.
• Platform Communications.
• 6th Generation Aircraft Capabilities.
• Missile‑to‑Missile Communications.