Jobs at Mbda in United Kingdom

Functional Integration Lead - Meteor • MBDA

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 (depending on experience)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: To be agreed with Line Manager

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG BPSS checks administered by MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: maximum total employer + employee contribution of up to 14%.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) within missile Compatibility/Integration for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who wants to broaden their skills. The Functional Integration Lead is responsible for leading, owning, and delivering the day‑to‑day technical delivery of functional integration and system verification activities for a programme or family of systems. You will support the Chief Systems Proving Engineer in delivering all Compatibility, HWIL, and Software Integration activities required to integrate and test missile and munition equipment. You will interface with different project customers and stakeholders to plan and achieve key design verification and evidence, with a hands‑on, practical approach in planning and conducting integration and compatibility proving activities. You will manage and mentor a team of integration engineers, support skills development, and lead knowledge sharing initiatives.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering subject.
• Good understanding of hardware/software integration and test activities.
• Experience using general commercial lab test equipment.
• Experience using data analysis tools/methods.
• Knowledge of electronics technologies and products that MBDA designs and produces (an advantage).
• Creative and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptability and innovation in a varied and fast‑paced role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage a small team.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that supports the Armed Forces and partners with governments to defend freedom. We champion employee‑led networks for diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to adapting our recruitment process to support all candidates.