Systems Engineering Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to promote best practices and support key programmes in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Systems Engineering and be capable of managing multiple priorities. This role also involves the education and development of team members, as well as influencing projects across multiple locations. Salary circa £65,000 dependent on experience, with attractive perks including a bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience with lifecycle issues on major projects.
• Capability to manage multiple issues, tasks, and priorities concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive best practices across the Data Link Systems group.
• Provide education, training, and consultancy support to key programmes.
• Support the development of team members in Systems Engineering.
• Influence Systems Engineering approach of new business and established programmes.

Skills

Broad Systems Engineering experience covering the full life cycle

Understanding of state of the art Systems Engineering methods

Ability to implement MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering)

Autonomous and proactive working style

Stakeholder management experience

Systems architecture design

Experience supporting colleagues' development

Job description

We are looking for a Systems Engineering Lead to promote and drive best practice across the Data Link Systems group. You will shape how we approach our programmes, considering the needs and expectations of customers, the capability of technology and third party suppliers. Day to day you'll be key in providing education, training and consultancy style, system design support to key programmes, tailored to their needs to ensure maximum benefit is obtained from best practice use. Within this role you will be involved in supporting the development of team members as they build their Systems Engineering knowledge - assessing core Systems Engineering techniques, developing and delivering process improvement and behavioural change to teams. Within this you will also ensure consideration of a full lifecycle approach to the design of systems into programme teams. Influencing the Systems Engineering approach of new business, supporting established programmes in tailoring process, and shaping the direction during transitions between phases. You'll be working with our key partners in MBDA UK (programmes and departments) to improve how we collaborate from a systems engineering viewpoint, to achieve our goals as efficiently as possible, along with engaging with stakeholders across all MBDA National sites (e.g. MBDA France, Italy, etc.) to align processes and approaches.

• Broad Systems Engineering experience covering the full life cycle.
• An individual with an understanding of state of the art Systems Engineering methods and their application in the domain i.e. experience of lifecycle issues on major projects.
• Ability to understand and implement MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) methodologies into practicing programmes.
• Capable of working autonomously and proactively, dealing with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Stake holder management experience.
• Experience of systems architecture design.
• Experience supporting colleagues development.

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.

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Balance of on‑site/off‑site working open to discussion, part time can be considered.

Security Clearance: British Citizen. 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 undertake HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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…