MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

The role is within the Weapon Systems Design & Verification team, supporting the sustainment and improvement of the Sea Ceptor weapon system architecture. This will involve resolving technical queries on Sea Ceptor and managing subsystem architecture and definition. This also includes trials support, combat system integration as well as verification activities. The role involves support to the delivery of Sea Ceptor to multiple customers.

Depending on the candidate, this role could also include the management of System Engineering activity for particular Sea Ceptor programmes.

Key Individual will be involved in:

System level requirements, interfaces and architecture definition, including adaptation for new Sea Ceptor variants;

Understanding the impact of proposed changes on the current design / performing trade studies to ensure the continued viability of the Sea Ceptor product, including the technical resolution of in-service issues as they arise

System level compliance evidence compilation and certification, including generation of System verification documentation (e.g. Design Verification Plans, and Requirement Verification Modules)

Systems support to MBDA Sea Ceptor programmes as required, whether existing domestic or export programmes, or support to New Business;

What we're looking for

An appreciation of the Systems Engineering lifecycle including requirement elicitation, identifying and managing key design drivers, modification development and formal verification and certification processes;

Systems integration (mechanical/electrical/software) and system interface definition;

An ability to work proactively and flexibly across a number of variant programmes for which relative priorities can change quickly;

An effective team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, essential to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in building cohesion in the relationships between the Systems team and various interfacing teams;

Awareness of RTC & DOORS would be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

This role within Sea Ceptor provides an excellent opportunity to experience innovative system design development and to gain an awareness of the integration issues relating to other partners, including the T23, T26, T31 and T45 platform design authorities in addition to Export Combat System Integrators.

The role will offer different development opportunities and provides a good exposure to all elements of the System engineering lifecycle.

Our benefits

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!

You will be joining a highly motivated team with the opportunity to contribute across multiple programmes, with a focus on effective system design delivery across a number of concurrent project aspects, in addition to provision of support to the New Business domain.

There will be opportunities for further development and growth for those with the aptitude and demonstrated ability.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

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