Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer

Mbda Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer in Bolton, UK. The role involves collaborating on the development of EW Weapon Systems and requires a strong background in systems engineering. Candidates should have experience with weapon system design, systems integration, and the full engineering lifecycle. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits, including a company bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Paid overtime opportunities

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering methods, toolsets, and processes.
• Experience in complex system's product development is essential.
• Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring various aspects of a Weapon System's EW capability are fit for purpose.
• Collaborating with suppliers, customers, and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Leading EW requirements and system design for weapon systems.

Skills

Systems engineering methods

Weapon systems design

Integration experience

Electromagnetic Countermeasures knowledge

Job description

Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer

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Bolton

Bolton

At MBDA, we are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities; consequently, the EW Group are recruiting an EW Systems Engineer who will form a critical part of the team that is developing current and future EW Weapon Systems.

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working pattern: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role, due to the nature of the work, you will need to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Security Clearance: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team).

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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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…
  
  
  

The opportunity:

The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the weapon system design and verification, system and equipment integration, RF system design, threat analysis, and modelling & simulation activities associated with EW capability and performance.

We are recruiting an EW Systems Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that various aspects of a Weapon System's EW capability (covering system design, integration, and the operational context / applicability) is fit for purpose, whilst also ensuring that the associated design is developed within the required timescales and budget. This Systems Engineer will be both the EW requirements authority and the EW System design lead for elements of a Weapon System, requiring collaboration with suppliers, customers, and a large range of internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for from you:

• A strong understanding of systems engineering methods, toolsets, and processes.
• Ideally, experience of Weapon System systems design and validation. However, experience of a complex system's product development is essential.
• Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience of carrying out systems integration.
• An understanding of Electromagnetic Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Support / Surveillance systems.
• A strong record of delivery.
• Experience in capability assessments and road-mapping.
• Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in requirements management toolsets (e.g. DOORS).
• Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance.
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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