System Functional Design Engineer

Mbda Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their RF Seekers Team. The role involves transforming customer requirements into system architectures and requires experience in requirements management and Model Based Systems Engineering. A competitive salary of circa £50,000 - £55,000, with flexible working arrangements, is offered.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% contributions

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience deriving and managing requirements.
• Experience generating Functional and Physical Architecture using SysML or similar MBSE language.
• Consistent ability to deliver outputs within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate requirements with missile systems customer.
• Transform customer requirements into system architectures.
• Play a crucial role in developing advanced Seeker and Missile technologies.

Skills

Requirement management

Functional and Physical Architecture generation

Customer requirements translation

Model Based Systems Engineering

Relationship building

Systems engineering tools

MATLAB and Simulink

Knowledge of RF/microwave systems

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Capella

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our RF Seekers Team within the Seekers and Datalink Systems Department, based at our site in Stevenage. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of a successful team working at the forefront of technology, developing new and innovative seeker solutions from complex requirements.

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Job type: Full-time, Hybrid (Dynamic) working: Stevenage or Bristol ( relocation package may be available)

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Some restrictions may apply. After offer, successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and varies year to year)
• Pension: total employer and employee contribution up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The opportunity

The Systems Design team is critical to the product development process, transforming customer requirements into lower level system architectures (Physical and Functional) and system requirements. The role covers the majority of the Systems Engineering V model, negotiating requirements with the missile systems customer through to the verification and validation process. You will gain a detailed understanding of RF Seeker design and build experience working with capable teams across all development activities.

You will be part of a close-knit, hardworking team striving to develop one of the world’s most advanced Seeker and Missile technologies. You will play a crucial role in this innovative development, witnessing the impact of your dedication as the product is deployed for use by the armed forces.

There will be opportunities for travel both within the UK and internationally to MBDA sites and trial locations.

What we're looking for from you

• Experience deriving and managing requirements
• Experience generating Functional and Physical Architecture using SysML, ARCADIA, or similar MBSE language
• Experience dissecting customer requirements and translating them into lower-level subsystem requirements and complex functional architectures
• Consistent ability to deliver outputs within agreed timescales
• Strong relationship-building with colleagues, external departments and customers
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with systems engineering tools (DOORS/DOORS Next/Rhapsody/Capella desirable)
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink desirable
• Knowledge of RF/microwave and electronic systems, radar and control systems, and digital signal processing desirable

Our company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to defend freedom and support the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We are committed to employee-led networks and strive to provide advice, support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing