Head of Platform Communications

5 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

**_Bristol_**

**MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom.**

**Salary**: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

**What we can offer you**:

- Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
- Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

**Hybrid working pattern**:Typically 3 days per week in office

Could you be our new Head of Platform Communications & Battlefield Networks?

**The Opportunity**:
In this dual-role, you'll not only be our Design Authority, but also a Functional Manager (currently seven engineers), actively delivering Platform Data Link Sub-Systems to projects. Your leadership will guide our new group, Battlefield Networks, that brings its network communications expertise and system engineering skills to vital projects in the Land Domain.

As the Design Authority for the Land Ceptor Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) Sub-System, your vision will guide its in-service support, export and product evolution / road mapping. Simultaneously, you'll extend your support to the Sea Ceptor project through your dedicated team members.

Your influence will extend to future systems, including Land Precision Strike, research, and export programmes and covers the whole of the project cycle from definition, design and development through to qualification, certification and in service technical support of the Sub-Systems for UK and export customers.

**What we're looking for**:
**1. Commitment** to developing sustainable capabilities in Platform Communications and Battlefield Networks.

**2. Passion** for Engineering, project delivery, technology, and personal development.

**3. T**eam spirit** and ability to inspire teams and external partners, driving project success and positively influencing others.

4. Exemplary **integrity** as a technical leader and role model in Platform Communications & Battlefield Networks.

**5. Innovative** mindset, continuously improving and delivering enhanced contributions.

**Experience in**:

- Strong Systems Engineering professional
- The full V&V lifecycle
- Understanding of Communications Technologies
- Development to military standards
- Project management

**Our Business**:
We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above

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