Systems Engineering National Technical Lead

MBDA Miissle System; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence organization as a National Technical Lead for Systems Engineering, where you will pioneer end-to-end systems engineering in the digital domain. This dynamic role involves collaborating with national and international teams to enhance systems engineering practices, mentor peers, and lead improvement initiatives. With a focus on model-based engineering, you'll work in a diverse environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in defence and enjoy working with various stakeholders, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Bonus up to 21%

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Expertise in systems engineering with model-based techniques.
• Experience managing improvement programmes and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead capability improvement projects in systems engineering.
• Mentor systems engineering practitioners and assess practices.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model Based Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Improvement Programmes

Job description

At the leading edge of Systems Engineering capability, the National Technical Lead for Systems Engineering in the UK will join National Technical Leads in Italy, France, and Germany. Together with the Head of Systems Engineering, they support and harness systems engineering culture and practices to establish cohesive national and international capability that benefits all MBDA.

Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site with occasional UK and European travel

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

This key role will help pioneer end-to-end systems engineering in the digital domain: Model Based Engineering (encompassing Model Based Systems Engineering).

The National Technical Lead is part of the international Capability & Governance Directorate, which manages international functional improvement activities for the Engineering Directorate.

Activities include:

• Working with national capability teams & domain experts to bring appropriate cohesion to the national culture and practices
• Working with National Technical Leads for Systems Engineering to establish international Systems Engineering capability
• Leadership of capability improvement projects
• Contribute to national Systems Engineering Communities of Practice or Focus Groups
• Mentoring other Systems Engineering practitioners
• Assessment of national model-based practice against the Model Based Engineering maturity model
• Consistently striving to deliver improvement activities - which involves reacting to new technologies, proposing changes to work more efficiently and helping to influence others
• Working with all projects and functions means that the work is very diverse and rewarding

What we're looking for from you:

• Systems engineering expertise & experience, including applying model-based techniques
• Experience and confidence working with multiple, diverse stakeholders
• Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity, self-starting, and self-motivated
• Able to plan and deliver work in a changing environment
• Experience of managing or working on improvement programmes

Our company: 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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