Systems Design Engineer

Mbda Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization seeks a Systems Design Engineer in Bristol to support the development of Command and Control systems for air defense weapon systems. The role involves analyzing requirements, proposing design changes, and supporting product development to enhance existing capabilities. Applicants should have relevant systems engineering experience and a degree, with a focus on innovative problem solving. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses based on performance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products.
• Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Support product development of C2 systems for domestic and export customers.
• Analyze C2 requirements and interfaces, propose design changes.
• Support the functional design of C2 software working closely with architects.

Skills

Systems design experience

Innovative functional design

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

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We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems.

Salary: Up to £57,000 (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.

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
• 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…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
  
  
  

The opportunity:

As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes.

Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers.

Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training.

Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries.

What we're looking for from you:

• Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products.
• Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience).
  
  
  

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 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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