RF Electronic Warfare Engineer

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

Job summary

Mbda Systems is looking for an RF Electronic Warfare Engineer in Stevenage to enhance its capabilities. The role involves system design, supplier management, and technical expertise in defense systems, offering a competitive salary and various benefits. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment and must hold security clearance or be eligible to apply.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Up to 14% pension contribution

Paid overtime opportunity

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems.
• Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems.
• System design engineering skills including requirements elicitation and management.

Responsibilities

• Support activities on relevant WS and missile programs.
• Manage the specification, procurement, delivery, and integration of hardware into missiles.
• Oversee the transition of development hardware into production.

Skills

RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems

System Design Engineering

Supplier Management

Algorithm Design

SysML

DOORS

Rhapsody

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Stevenage

Stevenage

At MBDA, we are growing our RF Electronic Warfare capabilities with a number of exciting opportunities! You will be joining a growing and rapidly evolving area within MBDA with the opportunity to be work on new and innovative products!

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: On average 3 days per week onsite 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:

Our EW Group supports activities on relevant WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support/Attack payloads. This requires a range of skills including; system design engineering, supplier management and technical expertise.

Currently we are looking for System Design Engineers, Payload Equipment Requirement Authorities (engineers responsible for managing the specification, procurement, delivery and integration of hardware into missiles) and Technical Experts.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support
• Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation
• Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Air Defence Systems
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• System design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition and management; system design, integration and test; system verification and validation
• Proficient in SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody
• Experience in development and use of RF performance models
• Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• 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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