Future Products Principal Systems Engineer

Mbda Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer in Stevenage. This role involves supporting the company's Vision 2040 through early phase design and systems engineering. Candidates should have a strong background in systems engineering, experience with relevant tools like DOORS and Rhapsody, and a solid understanding of weapon systems. Flexible working options and competitive salary, including a potential bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems design analysis tools.
• Ability to apply new techniques and methods in engineering.
• Solid understanding of weapon systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support early phase design cycles and technology engagement.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on requirements.
• Engage in capabilities assessment and system trade studies.

Skills

Systems Engineering

DOORS

Rhapsody

Weapons systems knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

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Stevenage

Stevenage

As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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.

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:

As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040.

• Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas.
• Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model
• Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments.
• Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas.
  
  
  

What we're looking for from you:

• Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc,
• Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies;
• Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial;
• A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems;
• The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts;
• To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome;
• Experience of planning and task management important;
  
  
  

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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