Electronics Technical Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; United States; Híbrido; USD 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Free parking

Healthcare plan

Descripción de la vacante

MBDA UK is seeking an Electronics Technical Lead in Stevenage to drive the design definition of electronic sub-systems within Power Electronics, focusing on motors and control for defense products. You will lead a team through feasibility, design, qualification and production transition, coordinating with mechanical and manufacturing colleagues.

The role requires delivering high-integrity systems within cost and schedule targets, with opportunities to impact across land, sea and air domains and

Formación

• Ideally, degree qualified with significant post-qualification experience in Electronic Design, Qualification and Certification.
• Experience and interest in electronic sub-system development.
• Effective leadership of a small to medium-sized team to undertake design activities within assigned budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of engineers across feasibility, design, qualification, certification and transition to production.
• Collaborate with mechanical design and manufacturing and other departments in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ensure products meet quality, cost and schedule targets across the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Electronic design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Product lifecycle

Electronic subsystems

Project delivery

Educación

Degree-qualified

Descripción del empleo

Electronics Technical Lead

Application Date: 2026-10-04T00:00:00

Location: Stevenage

Region: Hertfordshire

Country: GB

Postal Code: SG1 1

Further Details: Any

Closing Date: 2027-01-02T11:01:15.437

Are you passionate about engineering?

As a member of our Firing Units and Power Electronics team, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in delivering our products.

Salary and Location

• Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience
• Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
• Working pattern: Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically, 3 days per week on site. Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

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
• 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

The Opportunity

Are you looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA delivers cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world, and our Power Electronics team is critical to the development of these products. As a Technical Lead, you'll play an integral part in delivering the design definition of electronic sub-systems in one of two areas:

• Power Electronics: Electronics to power and control motors that manoeuvre fins and ultimately provide controlled movement to our products.
• Firing Units: Examples include Safety and Arming functionality, Control panels, Command and Control sub systems across the Land, Sea, and Air domains.

You will use your experience to lead a team of engineers deployed to the project and work with other departments as required (e.g., mechanical design, manufacturing). Your role will cover leading activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to detailed design, qualification, certification, and supporting transition to production. You will operate in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and schedule targets by working closely with wide-ranging stakeholders as part of multidisciplinary teams.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, degree qualified with significant post-qualification experience in Electronic Design, Qualification and Certification
• Experience and interest in electronic sub-system development
• Effective leadership of a small to medium-sized team to undertake design activities within assigned budgets, lead, develop, and motivate staff to ensure they are aware and capable of delivering their responsibilities
• Knowledge and understanding of developing a product from technical requirements
• Good understanding of the product lifecycle and product configuration
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders to deliver technical product definition
• Ability to navigate products through qualification and certification phases
• Experience in planning, control, and delivery of projects or work packages ensuring requirements are met

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, including: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more. We recognize that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us if you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on social media or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters because defense matters. As a leading company in the defense industry, we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer with a diverse workforce. Our people drive our innovation and aim to meet challenging targets.

Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.

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Are you passionate about engineering? As a member of our Firing Units and Power Electronics team, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in delivering our products.Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experienceLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically, 3 days per week on site. Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.Security ClearanceBritish 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 overtimeFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional daysFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced 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 treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much moreHealthcare 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.The opportunity:Are you looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA deliver cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world and our Power Electronics team is critical to the development of these products. As a Technical Lead, you'll play an integral part in delivering the design definition of electronic sub-systems in one of two areas:Power Electronics - Electronics to power and control motors that manoeuvre fins and ultimately provide controlled movement to our products.Firing Units - Examples of which include Safety and Arming functionality, Control panels, Command and Control sub systems across the Land, Sea and Air domains.You'll use your experience to lead a team of engineers deployed to the project and work with other departments as required (e.g. mechanical design, manufacturing etc.). Your role will cover leading activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to detailed design, qualification, certification and supporting transition to production. You will operate in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality, cost and schedule targets by working closely with wide ranging stakeholders as part of multi-disciplinary teams.What we're looking for from you:Ideally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in ElectronicDesign, Qualification and Certification Experience and interest in electronic sub-system developmentEffective Leadership of a small to medium sized team to undertake design activities in accordance with assigned budgets, lead, develop and motivate staff to ensure they are aware and capable of delivering their accountabilitiesKnowledge and understanding of developing a product from technical requirementsGood understanding of the product lifecycle and product configurationAbility to effectively manage multiple stakeholders in order to deliver technical product definitionAbility to navigate product(s) through qualification and the certification phaseExperience in planning, control and delivery of assigned projects or work packages ensuring requirements are delivered to planOur 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, 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.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon. #J-18808-Ljbffr