System Electronics Equipment Authority

Stevenage

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.

Salary: up to £58K dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Possible relocation available
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. In either case, you'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

As the Equipment Requirement Authority for the weapon system electronics and processing equipment you will be responsible for all aspects of lifecycle management for the product through from design query to manufacturing delivery to ensure the Land Ceptor team continues to meet their delivery objectives and support the product as it enters service.

As a key member of the hardware team you will also be responsible for managing the product evolution to resolve obsolescence, enable technology insertion and optimise the design for future export deliveries.

What we're looking for

• A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team whilst managing the priorities of a number of varied tasks in the context of a bigger picture
• A proven track record in delivering and supporting complex hardware to cost and schedule
• Able to coordinate both internal design and manufacturing teams and external suppliers
• Experience in product optimisation, industrialisation and obsolescence management would be beneficial

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to be instrumental in the evolution of the Land Ceptor system for both UK and export customers
• The ability to grow your career within a wide engineering sphere with an exposure to all stages of the engineering product lifecycle
• A challenging and varied scope of work with a good mix of short and long term objectives
• You will be responsible for defining, reporting and managing the workload in this area

Join a great team!

The Land Ceptor team is a dynamic, international team with a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from.  Set within a matrix organisation you will have the support of the Weapon System Equipment function to provide career development, training and exposure to the wider MBDA engineering function.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.