Senior Missile Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

**Missile Development Expertise**

We are seeking an experienced Senior Missile Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Missile Architecture division. As a Senior Missile Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of missile systems, from initial feasibility studies to series production and ongoing in-service support.

Your key responsibilities will include capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets. You will be responsible for justifying designs, coordinating verification activities to demonstrate performance, and ensuring that functional and mechanical requirements are implemented across all missile sub-assemblies.

The primary duties of a Senior Missile Systems Engineer encompass:

  • Analysing the overall product structure, mechanical interfaces, and architecture
  • Conducting architectural trade-offs in collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Promoting adherence to key design principles such as modularity, reusability, and design for assembly
  • Assessing technology maturity and design complexity at the missile level
  • Defining hardware requirements at the missile level
  • Providing support during product design and program phase gate reviews
  • Managing technical relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Tracking and managing assigned budgets effectively
  • Providing technical guidance and oversight to engineers within the team

Requirements:

  • Ideally educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
  • Experience of electro-mechanical & mechanical design
  • Experience developing proving logic and leading the generation of compliance evidence
  • Dedication to work towards delivery timelines and budgets
  • Proven track record to foster, and work in, collaborative teams
  • Ability to work in an international environment and understand cultural issues
  • A good awareness of broader engineering fields, such as Materials, Tolerancing, Configuration Control, Vibration, Shock, Fatigue, Six Sigma & Lean Design, Systems Engineering V-model, DFMEA

Working with Us:**

We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to growing and supporting a diverse workforce. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more.



  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom CV Library Full time

    Missile Systems Tester PositionCV Library invites applications for a Missile Systems Tester. The successful candidate will hold SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.This position includes an accommodation expense for those commuting from more than 30 miles away, capped at £400 per week (for accommodation only).Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    About the Opportunity:We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Architect to lead our missile system design team as a Missile System Design Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex projects, develop strategic design plans, and drive innovation in the field of missile systems.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development of missile...

  • Electronics Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Bolton. As a key member of our Calibration & Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for servicing Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE).We are seeking an Electronics Engineer with expertise in the...

  • Defense Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Meritus Full time

    The MERITUS team is seeking a skilled Missile Test Architect to join our client on a 6-month contract, with the option to extend. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the project test strategy, including BIT architecture, coverage requirements, and system-level BIT routines. You will also specify missile factory...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

    Certain Advantage, a renowned World Class Defence Organisation, is seeking an Electronics Test Architect to join their team on a 12-month contract. Job Summary:This role offers the opportunity to utilise your expertise in test equipment engineering in a system/subsystem management capacity. As an Electronics Test Architect, you will be responsible for...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Architect to join our Missile Architecture division at MBDA in Bolton. In this role, you will be responsible for capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and targets.Your key responsibilities will include:Defining hardware requirements at the missile...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom CV Library Full time

    CV Library is seeking a talented Missile Test Strategy Lead to join our team on a contract basis for an initial 6 months.In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the test strategy for our missile projects, working closely with the manufacturing team to ensure the highest quality products.With a background in test, electrical or...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Our Calibration & Maintenance Team requires an experienced Electronics Engineer to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). You will work within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers, supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of missile systems.The successful...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our team at The Engineer in Bolton. With a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, you will have the chance to support across all stages of product assembly integration and test.As an Electronics Calibration Specialist, you will be responsible for servicing...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experienceJob Description:The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our Missile Architecture division for a skilled Mechanical Architect to join our dynamic team.Capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets.Justifying designs,...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

    Certain Advantage is a leading defence organisation with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to complex problems.We are seeking three experienced test equipment engineers to join our team as Electronics Test Architects/Missile Test Architects.The successful candidates will work in a system/subsystem management role, determining the project...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    About the Job:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Bolton or Stevenage. As an Industrial Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for technical validation of external supply chain activities to ensure successful delivery of parts required for full rate Production.Key Responsibilities:Support suppliers to...

  • Senior Design Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Manager to join our team at MBDA UK Ltd.The role will involve leading the design process for missile and subsystem requirements, ensuring overall missile layout and architecture meet performance and cost targets.The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design and verification of...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    Role DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced System Assurance Engineer to work on high-priority projects in Bolton. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electronic systems and their associated reliability issues.


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at MBDA UK Ltd. As a Mechanical Architect, you will be responsible for designing and developing missile systems that meet the required specifications, deadlines, and budget targets. Your key responsibilities will include conducting architectural trade-offs,...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    Job TitleElectrical Systems ArchitectCompany OverviewWe are a leading company in the field of missile defence systems, and we are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Architect to join our team.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for specifying electrical requirements, defining interfaces, designing power architectures, and...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Senior Mechanical Architect Lead">About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Architect to lead our missile system design team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electro-mechanical design, mechanical architecture, and leadership.Key Responsibilities:Lead overall product structure, mechanical...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    Job Description:We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Architect to lead the management of missile and subsystem requirements to achieve missile performance, overall missile layout and architecture, and focus on time and cost delivery.The successful candidate will have experience of electro-mechanical & mechanical design, developing proving logic and...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Missile Architecture division at MBDA UK Ltd. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for capturing and managing requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets.Key Responsibilities:Analysing the overall product structure,...


  • Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    Job Title: Senior Mechanical Architecture LeadAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Architecture Lead to join our team at MBDA. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the management of missile and subsystem requirements to achieve missile performance, overall missile layout and architecture, and...