System of Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor Export

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a System of Systems Engineer to support the integration of Land Ceptor into Ground Based Air Defence systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing complex systems, communication skills to convey technical information, and familiarity with tools like DOORS and Rhapsody. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance)

Pension: up to 14% employer and employee contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and integrating complex systems, preferably in the defence industry.
• Ability to initiate and drive trade studies.
• Experience developing requirement sets collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define System of Systems Requirements and evolution paths with the customer.
• Define architecture and use-cases for system requirements.
• Conduct design and technical reviews with customers.

Skills

Systems integration

Strong systems thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Project engineering knowledge

Familiarity with system architecture tools

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

System of Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor Export

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Job Location

Bristol or Stevenage (Relocation package may be offered).

Salary

Circa £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer, all candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Benefits

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).
• Company bonus: Up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: up to 14% employer and employee contribution.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Private Medical Insurance: Standard enrolment for eligible employees.

Opportunity

The Land Ceptor System of Systems organisation is growing fast to support export contracts and product evolution, enhancing capabilities for our customers. As a System of Systems engineer your primary objective is to support the functional integration of the Land Ceptor product into a wider Ground Based Air Defence Weapon System context.

Responsibilities

• Working with the customer to define System of Systems Requirements and evolution paths.
• Defining architecture and use‑cases to support development and evolution of system requirements.
• Defining integration requirements and verification plans.
• Conducting design and technical reviews internally and with the customer.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team on technical issues, queries and conflict resolution, including co‑ordinating responses to and from the customer and industrial partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and integrating complex systems, preferably in the defence industry.
• Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to initiate and drive trade studies.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience developing requirement sets and agreeing these collaboratively with stakeholders, including System Design Authorities and government organisations.
• Project engineering knowledge to design and deliver work packages.
• Familiarity with system architecture tools, including DOORS and Rhapsody.

Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation, proud of partnering with governments and supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We champion diversity through employee‑led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity and Neurodiversity.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology in Defence and Space Manufacturing.

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