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MBDA

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering

AI generated summary

  • You must lead complex electronics design, manage risks, build stakeholder relationships, master systems engineering, handle requirements, and validate test procedures for certification.
  • You will oversee technical development, certification, and support of the Launch Management System, ensuring design integrity and evolution across various engineering disciplines for customer requirements.

Requirements

  • Design leadership for a complex electronics subsystem
  • Manage technical risks and opportunities in line with product development requirements
  • Developing strong relationships with Product Design stakeholders
  • Mastering Systems engineering principles, processes and practices
  • Requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level to enable evolution of the product design and system certification
  • Broad knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware and software for computer based electronics equipment
  • Ability to validate test procedures required to verify products and gather evidence to enable certification.

Responsibilities

  • The Launch Management System Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development of, certification sign-off and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.
  • By building on and maintaining a complex structure of functional and physical design, you will ensure every aspect of the product can be verified, validated and accepted into the Weapon System capability by our Customers.
  • In this role, you will be expected to have a high level of engagement across a variety of technical aspects, including system design, software engineering, electronics and mechanical engineering, in-service reliability and support, safety, cybersecurity and other disciplines.
  • In addition, you will need to ensure the hardware and software design continues to evolve in order to meet the demand of the overall system capability expected by our customers.
  • The LMS Design Authority will be supported in their career development goals and will ensure expertise are maintained within the team to promote the design goals required of the team and wider MBDA organisation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Equipment Design Authority.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Stevenage.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary range for this role is £49,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.

What are the working arrangements for this position?

The working arrangements are dynamic (hybrid) with 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

What are the security clearance requirements for this role?

Applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship, and will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after the offer stage.

What kind of benefits does the company offer?

The company offers a company bonus, a pension scheme with up to 14% contribution, overtime opportunities, flexi leave, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave among other facilities.

What is the primary responsibility of the LMS Design Authority?

The LMS Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development, certification sign-off, and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.

What areas of expertise are desired for this role?

Desired areas of expertise include design leadership for complex electronics subsystems, managing technical risks, developing relationships with product design stakeholders, mastering systems engineering principles, and validating test procedures.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, the LMS Design Authority will be supported in their career development goals and expertise will be maintained within the team to promote design goals.

How does the company promote diversity and inclusion?

The company has employee-led networks focused on various aspects such as Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, and more, recognizing that everyone is unique and encouraging applicants to seek support or adjustments as needed.

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MBDA

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

A world leader in missiles and missile systems.Our multi-national organisation is made up of over 10,000 employees working across the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the US, and is the first truly integrated European defence company.As the European champion in our sector, our vision is to continue to grow our presence as a global player. Our mission is to achieve this by establishing ourselves as an industry leader; promoting co-operation and delivering technical and operational excellence to our customers.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Annual Leave (plus holiday purchase)

  • Annual Bonus

  • Dynamic Working

  • Enhanced Parental Leave

  • Pension Scheme