FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Systems Engineer

Bristol

Join a dedicated and rapidly expanding systems team, becoming an integral part in delivering the Mission Planning & Control products for FC/ASW TP15 – a highly complex and critical weapon system providing both future cruise and anti-ship capabilities across UK and international partners.

Job Title: FC/ASW Mission Planning & Control Systems Engineer

Salary: Up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Bristol or Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typically this role will require 3-5 days on site per week, with temporary deviations from this to be agreed with your Line Manager.

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 be working as a systems engineer, providing flexible contributions to the requirements and design definition across one or more of the Mission Planning & Control product suites. This will be performed within an Agile framework utilising up to date engineering toolsets (DOORS NG, Rhapsody, EWM etc.) and involve significant partner engagement across the multi-functional weapon system team.

What we're looking for from you:

• Strong systems engineering background with an appreciation for considerations across the full lifecycle.
• Systems engineering practitioner with proven record working with requirements and design in a hierarchical and traceable structure under configuration control.
• Ability to learn rapidly and understand highly complex problems.
• Proficiency with;
• DOORS NG (Classic acceptable)
• IBM Engineering Workflow Management (formerly Rational Team Concert)
• Experience or understanding of how Model Based Systems Engineering can be utilised within the lifecycle and an ability to understand SysML would be of significant benefit.

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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
• Possible Relocation Available

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.

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