Electronic Design Engineer

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 depending on experience 

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• MBDA may be able to offer a relocation package for this role  

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as 2-3 days a week on-site. This is flexible and can be more or less to suit personal circumstance and project needs. We are also open to compressed hours in this role.

The opportunity:

MBDA deliver cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world and our Firing Units team is critical to the development of these products.

If you are passionate about electronic engineering, as a Principal Electronic Design Engineer in our Firing Units team, you will be responsible for designing the electronic equipment required to safely, reliably and efficiently integrate MBDA products into platforms.

You will help lead our engineers who are responsible for circuit design, prototyping, testing and integration/design proving of hardware needed for Launch Management systems, datalink and communications systems, as well as providing embedded computing resources for larger Command and Control systems.

Your role will require you to work at all stages of the project life cycle and deliver a clear and well thought out plan to meet project requirements. You will work with teams of exceptional engineers who are involved in activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to certification and supporting transition to production.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally, degree qualified with demonstrable post qualification experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery.
• Experience in electronic sub-system design, including circuit and system design for EMC and environmental requirements is essential, along with a commitment to designing excellent solutions.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration
• Excellent problem solving, communication and planning skills.

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.