Overview

The MBDA, Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. The functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between the design teams and MBDA manufacturing, developing procedures to allow equipment to be commissioned and seeking ways to improve the processes through simplification and automation. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from Poland along with the Transfer of Technology and knowledge requirements alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. The role is expected to combine systems studies and hands on investigation and experimentation in the laboratories and would someone seeking an opportunity for some hand on equipment experience. The role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support current manufacturing build and identify potential improvements
• Scope and undertake studies and experimentation to identify options for the new hardware solution
• Assist with transfer of some operations to Poland

Qualifications and advantageous experience

• Transition to manufacture
• Software development and deployment techniques
• Configuration control
• Hardware/software interface

Company information and applicant support

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.

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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. We are regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, with a relationship with the UK military spanning over 70 years. Whether it is designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component, or integrating software to adapt our products for new platforms, all of our employees contribute to delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Working arrangements and security

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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. After offer stage, successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

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%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: 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 more