System Engineering Capability Leader

Mbda Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a System Engineering Capability Leader to develop future capabilities and collaborate with cross-discipline teams. The role, located in Stevenage, offers a hybrid working model and involves overseeing the engineering design lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a degree in System Engineering, with experience in model-based systems and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 is available, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in System Engineering, Testability, and Validation processes.
• Strong background in Model Based System Engineering.
• Proven experience with process improvement and change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capability and strategic plans in the engineering function.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Drive sustainability for validation strategies.

Skills

System Engineering

Testability and Validation processes

Model Based System Engineering

Process improvement/change management

Leadership skills

Communication

Education

Degree in System Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Internal Recruitment Advisor / Armed Forces Recruitment Lead at MBDA

The Opportunity

Our Electronic Engineering Function is rapidly growing. We are seeking a talented System Engineer to work on a wide range of projects. You will play a key role in building the capability and developing the future roadmap and strategic plans and have the opportunity to collaborate with external stakeholders to measure and monitor successes. You will drive opportunities to support sustainability for validation strategies, maintain and develop skills and competencies and support internal knowledge management. You will implement change strategy in order to instil a high performance culture. Your role will involve all phases of the V model and design life cycle, from requirement inception through to Verification & Validation plans and generation of Certificate of Design. This will offer you a great opportunity to strongly influence the requirements, the design and interact with the wider multidiscipline design teams (Project Manager, Architect, Electronic Engineers, FPGA Engineer, Software Engineer...); whilst also leveraging the latest tools and methodologies (Model Based System Engineering).

What we're looking for

What we're looking for from you: Degree qualified in System Engineering, with experience in the majority of the following areas:

• Solid record of accomplishment of experience of System Engineering, Testability, Test (Environmental/EMC) and Validation (Certification) processes. This involves understanding and addressing system requirements, analysing system behaviour, managing system architecture and ensuring the overall functionality.
• Strong Experience in Model Based System Engineering
• Proven experience of Process improvement/change management and being part of a continuous improvement culture.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to define and communicate a clear engineering vision.
• A self-motivated leader with the drive and commitment to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate and network

Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Up to circa £60,000 depending on experience
• Locations: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site. We are also open to compressed hours or part-time working in this role.
• 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. After offer, BPSS checks are managed by MBDA.
• Company bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more

About MBDA

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 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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Note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV in order to successfully deliver the role.