What we do

What you'll do matters. Because defence matters.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.
Whether it&rsquo;s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.
In addition to being the only defence company on The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2023, and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 lists, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing).
For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

What we stand for

What you'll do matters. Because defence matters.

Who you'll work with

Our Values&nbsp;
Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.
Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

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As the Embedded Design Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to guide our team of skilled engineers and contribute to the development of advanced defence technology. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. &nbsp; Job Title: Embedded Design Team Lead – Electronic Engineering Salary: Circa 60,000 depending on experience&nbsp; Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site. 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. The opportunity: Are you an Embedded Digital Design Engineer with team leadership experience and a desire to make a difference? Can you inspire others, drive innovation and encourage collaboration? As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling\analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement – the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. Interested? Click Apply Now! 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. 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 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. Training and Development : Excellent career progression; training and career development opportunities 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-MV1

Embedded Design Team Lead - Electronic Engineering

MBDA is seeking a qualified Junior Legal Advisor to join our team in Stevenage. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is at the forefront of technological innovation in the defence industry! Job Title : Junior Legal Advisor Salary : Circa 65,000 depending on experience&nbsp; Location : Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 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. The opportunity: You will act as a trusted Junior Legal Adviser, assisting various stakeholders throughout the business, including the senior management team. You will provide commercially orientated legal advice principally to the UK business, colleagues abroad, as required. You will work in the UK Legal Team, which currently consists of five lawyers who are firmly integrated into the wider international legal team (offering you the opportunity for international travel) Your aim is to: Ensure that the business/projects operate with minimum acceptable risk with regard to legal implications; Assist the business to avoid taking on risks/liabilities which could have a material financial and/or reputational impact on the Company; provide advice to all departments within the Company, and also provide guidance/advice across our Group; Engage and mange external legal support (where required) within approved budgets; Promote effective corporate governance; Conduct horizon scanning and advise on legal and regulatory change. You will provide advice on matters including: Contractual terms (e.g. sales and marketing, procurement, R&amp;D, co-operation and partnering and security related agreements, IT); Disputes; Employment; Intellectual property; Regulatory issues; Treasury matters; Company secretarial duties, including board minutes and resolutions; DEFCONs and other Government/s terms; Provision of training, particularly to the Procurement and Commercial functions on contractual terms and conditions and DEFCONs; What we're looking for from you: We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good legal skills, who is happy to be a &quot;generalist&quot; and, where there are gaps in their existing legal knowledge, has a desire to learn on the job and expand their competencies. In particular, you will: Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 3-5 years' experience; Have academic qualifications of LLB, BA (Law) and above, with PQE; Have worked in a private practice law firm. Experience working in an in-house Legal team is an advantage; Possess the skills and authority to convince clients, both in-house and external; Be capable of interfacing easily with other functions in a multi-cultural environment; Possess strong drafting, legal analysis and negotiating skills; Be able to generate commercial risk-based solutions; Interested?&nbsp; Apply now! Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation.&nbsp; 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus:&nbsp; Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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… Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-NA1

Junior Legal Adviser

Are you an ambitious and proven Finance Analyst looking for a new opportunity to lead and support the UK Finance IT systems? Job Title : Finance Systems Analyst Salary : Circa 45,000 depending on experience Location : Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 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. Please note: This is a 2 year fixed term contract The opportunity: Reporting into the Finance Systems Manager you will be collaborating with both finance and non-finance managers across the business to ensure the systems are fit for purpose with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, reliability, timeliness and ease of use. This role will offer you the chance to make a difference by keeping a continual eye on opportunities for improvement to evolve the systems tools to meet the growing needs of the organisation. Embedded within the finance team you will encourage more efficient business working practices to capitalise upon existing and new systems via a change management process. You will contribute your expertise and represent Finance in companywide system developments and at all UK control boards, to ensure business effectiveness and efficiencies are met and support in the implementation of finance systems evolutions from requirements gathering to acceptance testing. Your expertise will be recognised as you will be the reference point for technical advice on finance systems issues to senior Finance or other stakeholders accessing financial data. You will also co-ordinate and advise senior staff on effective finance systems training for the UK &amp; Eire based Finance staff. What we're looking for from you: Passionate about problem analysis and deriving a solution A broad understanding of company IT systems and the impacts on the employee community ERP and Financial Systems management skills - An understanding of SAP particularly within FI/CO modules is essential, with familiarity of SAP BW being advantageous Excellent Microsoft Excel skills Familiarity with Accounting Practices, with a Finance function background Ability to communicate effectively across many areas of the company A proactive mind-set to ensure resolution and completion of tasks Interested? Click Apply Now! 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. 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 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… Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities 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. MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1

Finance Systems Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to lead a capable and dynamic team of up to 6 Environmental Trials and Analysis Engineers, working across a number of critical MBDA projects! Job Title : Engineering Team Leader (Environmental Engineering Trials and Analysis Projects) Salary : Circa 55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience&nbsp; Location : Stevenage 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. The opportunity: The Trials and Analysis team are a key part of the Environmental Engineering &amp; Facilities Function, the team operates internationally and delivers all trials and analysis aspects of Environmental Engineering projects. The team leads platform integration activities and trials campaigns to characterise MBDA's products in in-service environments and provides advanced digital signal processing principles, signal processing and analysis techniques to derive test specifications to support qualification campaigns, flight and firing clearances. As the Team Leader, you will focus on the delivery of your assigned projects, combined with the management, development and performance of your team. Utilising the specialist technical knowledge within the function, you will engage with senior business customers to identify forthcoming campaigns and programmes of work to scope and bid activities; deliver, through the team, work packages involving data gathering trials and assessments; the development of test specifications and subsequent trial analysis to ensure delivery of the required quality, timescale and budget. You will also conduct day to day management and leadership for team and be an active participant in functional improvement projects. What we're looking for from you: A leader who can inspire people to meet business delivery and enable their team members to flourish within their own areas of expertise. Proven Project Management ability to ensure multiple Projects are delivered to time and budget and with the appropriate quality and standards of safety. A technical background in Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with specific experience of Engineering Analysis techniques and Trials conduct. Experienced in People Management, dedicated to leading the team and actively supporting the development and growth of individuals and the team itself. Apply now to become an influential part of a function with dedicated, committed engineers with a strong team spirit that consistently exceeds expectations. Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation.&nbsp; 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. 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% 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… Training and Development : Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-NA1