Laser Directed Energy Weapons Engineer

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time
Job Title:

Effects and Vulnerability Engineer - Directed Energy Weapons

Job Summary:

MBDA is seeking a highly skilled Effects and Vulnerability Engineer to join our team working on the Dragonfire MDC project. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing tools, simulations, and algorithms to support the design and testing of high-power laser systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain tools, simulations, and algorithms in MATLAB or similar toolsets to support the design and testing of high-power laser systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage and expand toolsets, interpret data, and deliver complex information into the project.
  • Configure and run simulations, and interpret output to inform design decisions and optimize system performance.
  • Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Deliver high-quality results on time, cost, and quality.
Requirements:
  • Experience in developing tools, simulations, or algorithms in MATLAB or similar toolsets.
  • Understanding of how to leverage and expand toolsets, and interpret data emanating from these toolsets.
  • Experience in configuring and running simulations, and interpreting output.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work at pace, delivering complex information into the project.
  • Proven track record in delivering on time, cost, and quality.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with Ansys Fluent, COMSOL, or similar Multiphysics tools.
  • System design experience in a deeply technical environment.
What We Offer:
  • 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.
  • Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more...
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and career development opportunities.


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join our team at MBDA, a leading defence organisation. As a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of our cutting-edge technology.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain mathematical models and simulations to predict the effectiveness...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join our team at MBDA, a leading defence organisation. As a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of our cutting-edge technology.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain mathematical models and simulations to predict the effectiveness...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Title: Energy Efficiency SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Energy Efficiency Specialist to join our team at The Engineer. As an Energy Efficiency Specialist, you will play a key role in the development of our Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement tools, simulations, and algorithms to optimize energy...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Title: Energy Efficiency SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Energy Efficiency Specialist to join our team at The Engineer. As an Energy Efficiency Specialist, you will play a key role in the development of our Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement tools, simulations, and algorithms to optimize energy...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Effects and Vulnerability Engineer to join our team at MBDA, working on the development of Laser Directed Energy Weapons. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing mathematical models and simulations to predict the effectiveness of Laser weapon systems on targets.Key...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Effects and Vulnerability Engineer to join our team at MBDA, working on the development of Laser Directed Energy Weapons. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing mathematical models and simulations to predict the effectiveness of Laser weapon systems on targets.Key...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Title: Laser DEW Effects Tools and Simulation EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Laser DEW Effects Tools and Simulation Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools and simulations for our Laser Directed Energy Warfare (LDEW) system.Key...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Title: Laser DEW Effects Tools and Simulation EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Laser DEW Effects Tools and Simulation Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools and simulations for our Laser Directed Energy Warfare (LDEW) system.Key...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Weapon System Equipment Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions to improve our product capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain technical standards and policies to...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Weapon System Equipment Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions to improve our product capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain technical standards and policies to...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our Laser Effects and Vulnerability team at MBDA Sparkworks. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing complex technical projects, leading small teams, and interfacing with customers to elicit and translate requirements into concrete...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our Laser Effects and Vulnerability team at MBDA Sparkworks. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing complex technical projects, leading small teams, and interfacing with customers to elicit and translate requirements into concrete...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and talented System Design Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a System Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge algorithms that operate across the entire weapon system to optimize the end-to-end mission performance of our products.Key Responsibilities:Design...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and talented System Design Engineer to join our team at The Engineer. As a System Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge algorithms that operate across the entire weapon system to optimize the end-to-end mission performance of our products.Key Responsibilities:Design...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    About The EngineerThe Engineer is a leading provider of software solutions for the next generation of weapons. Our software teams deliver high-integrity software running on our weapon systems, as well as mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battle space arena.Our Software TeamWe use numerous programming languages, software tools, and software...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    About The EngineerThe Engineer is a leading provider of software solutions for the next generation of weapons. Our software teams deliver high-integrity software running on our weapon systems, as well as mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battle space arena.Our Software TeamWe use numerous programming languages, software tools, and software...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Opportunity:The Engineer is seeking a highly skilled Network Communications Engineer to join our team. As a member of our Network Communications Department, you will play a key role in delivering secure communication systems into our weapon systems across the project life cycle.About the Role:We are looking for an individual with a passion for developing...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Job Opportunity:The Engineer is seeking a highly skilled Network Communications Engineer to join our team. As a member of our Network Communications Department, you will play a key role in delivering secure communication systems into our weapon systems across the project life cycle.About the Role:We are looking for an individual with a passion for developing...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Electus Recruitment Solutions Full time £35,000 - £55,000

    About the Role:The Future Portfolio Weapon Family Engineer will play a crucial role in capturing key aspects of capability need based on customer input, collating material from multiple partners to generate solid proposals for concept options in response to the capability need, and assessing opportunities against military and portfolio benefit scoring.Key...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Electus Recruitment Solutions Full time £35,000 - £55,000

    About the Role:The Future Portfolio Weapon Family Engineer will play a crucial role in capturing key aspects of capability need based on customer input, collating material from multiple partners to generate solid proposals for concept options in response to the capability need, and assessing opportunities against military and portfolio benefit scoring.Key...