Overview

The Component Engineers play an important part, not just within the group but the wider business too as people seek technical advice. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service ensuring accuracy of data and assessment of risks for components selected and embedded within MBDA designs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to select, vet, and catalogue mechanical, electronic, electrical and electromechanical components used in MBDA missile products.
• Provide technical advice and support across the organisation, helping to ensure component data accuracy and risk assessment.
• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers to stay up to date with latest products and technologies.
• Support local and international continuous improvement initiatives to define best practice and manage adoption of agreed methodologies across teams on an international scale.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in electrical or electronic engineering discipline.
• Appreciation of components and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.

We are MBDA

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 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. Follow us on social media or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it is designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Circa £33,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site. 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.

• 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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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: Subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

The growing workload within MBDA has created an exciting opportunity within the UK Component Engineering team for a committed and professional individual to train and develop into a highly skilled Component Engineer. You will learn to select, vet, and catalogue components used in all of our missile products. You will get to know in detail the latest products and technologies available in order to support the advice given our customers. To keep up-to-date knowledge there will be regular visits to relevant stakeholders and suppliers. There is also the opportunity to support both local and international continuous improvement initiatives to help define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies across the teams on an international scale.