EO Seeker Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

Key Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Systems Engineer to join our Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers and Sensors Department in Bristol or Stevenage.

Job Summary:

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction of our products to meet challenging customer requirements. You will engage and coordinate with wider specialist design teams and external entities to ensure successful delivery of our commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Requirements analysis, specifications, and justification
  • System architecture design and modelling
  • System trade studies to inform design decisions
  • Technology maturation assessments and FMEA
  • Development of interface definitions
  • Systems proving, design assurance, and certification

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
  • Knowledge of the physics and technologies involved in Electro-Optical systems
  • Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop complex products, defence/aerospace industry, or high-integrity systems experience ideal
  • Experience of model-based engineering techniques, including SysML
  • Use of systems engineering tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next, Rhapsody, etc)
  • Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering teams and subject matter experts
  • Managing collaborators, including customers or suppliers
  • Application of Defence, Military, or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes useful
  • Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks beneficial

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. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more...
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and career development opportunities

About Us:

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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