Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer

Mbda Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in defense technology, providing essential capabilities, is seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer in Bristol. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of advanced weapon systems, ensuring the integration and operational readiness of EW capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits, including bonuses and enhanced parental leave. A strong understanding of systems engineering principles and experience in product development is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidized meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of systems engineering methods and processes.
• Experience with complex system product development required.
• Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Weapon System's EW capability is fit for purpose.
• Collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Responsible for system design, integration, and operational context.

Skills

Systems engineering methods

Weapon System design

Systems integration

Electromagnetic Countermeasures understanding

Requirements management

Tools

DOORS

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Bristol

Bristol

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.
  
  
  

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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.

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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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