Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

Eurekamagazine; Bristol; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to developing advanced missile systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in navigation sensor technologies while working on high-profile projects. You will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates internationally, gaining exposure to innovative solutions and complex customer requirements. With a strong focus on employee well-being and flexible working arrangements, this position not only challenges you technically but also supports your professional growth in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experienced defence or aerospace engineer with a degree in electronic engineering or physics.
• Technical knowledge in navigation systems and RF engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers.
• Monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting-edge technology.

Skills

Navigation Systems

Avionics

RF Engineering

Project Management

Modelling Skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Bristol

Want to work for growing team with the motivation to excel and a good team spirit? Where you will have the opportunity to apply your experience and passion for navigation sensor technologies to support the development of some of the most advanced missile systems in the world? If so, keep reading!

Salary: Up to £58,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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 (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

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:

Navigation sensors are a critical technology for missile systems and therefore the team has frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects with rewarding opportunities. The team is very closely linked with the navigation sensors team in MBDA France with associated travel opportunities

You will carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units and inertial measurement units. You will monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting edge technology for investment, support sub assembly and equipment assessment trials, and undertake research activities as part of an international team.

This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative solutions to address complex customer requirements, develop expertise in navigation sensors, take on a key role in several multi-national research programmes, as well as the chance to challenge yourself technically.

What we're looking for from you:

• An experienced defence or aerospace engineer, with a degree in electronic engineering, physics, or similar
• Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering
• Project management, delivery, and commercial awareness highly desirable
• Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink would be advantageous

The ability to gain an understanding of the following:

• A detailed understanding of all aspects of GNSS functionality, multi-constellation technology and system integration
• Detailed knowledge of receivers, anti-jam and CRPA's
• GNSS system chain performance & integration challenges
• GNSS jamming and spoofing experience
• Inertial sensor specification and characterisation

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

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.

We are 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.

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