Stevenage

At MBDA, we are growing our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world-leading missile data link capability. If you are seeking an exciting role with a dynamic and knowledgeable team, this could be the position for you!

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Hybrid Working: On average 3 days per week on-site due to workload

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG BPSS checks after the offer stage, managed by the MBDA Security Team.

What we offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (varies yearly based on performance)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible Working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an RF Communications DSP Engineer to join our Data Link Systems team. You will be responsible for waveform and algorithm design, development, and implementation for weapon system products, spanning research to validation.

You should have a solid understanding of DSP algorithms, theory, and techniques at a systems level. The role involves autonomous work within a multi-skilled team, technical investigations, problem-solving, and proposing design solutions. This is an exciting area within MBDA with opportunities to work on both new and existing products.

We consider flexible working patterns for this role.

What we're looking for:

• Experience with real-time digital signal processing systems
• Knowledge of waveform design and implementation
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
• Systems modelling and auto-code generation
• Firmware coding (Verilog/VHDL)
• Implementation of DSP algorithms on hardware
• Experience with C++
• Understanding RF communications in congested EM environments
• Requirements management and systems design skills
• Technical leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills for reports and presentations
• Comfort with virtual and face-to-face collaboration

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee-led networks and support for adjustments during recruitment. Follow us on social media or visit our careers site for more information.