RF Electronic Warfare Engineer

6 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time
Stevenage

At MBDA, we are growing our RF Electronic Warfare capabilities with a number of exciting opportunities You will be joining a growing and rapidly evolving area within MBDA with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products

Job Title: RF Electronic Warfare Engineer

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol or Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: On average 3 days per week onsite due to workload classification

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

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Our EW Group supports activities on relevant WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support/Attack payloads. This requires a range of skills including system design engineering, supplier management, and technical expertise.

What are we looking for?
  • Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support
  • Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design, and implementation
  • Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Air Defence Systems
  • Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
  • System design engineering skills including requirements elicitation, decomposition and management; system design, integration and test; system verification and validation
  • Proficient in SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody
  • Experience in development and use of RF performance models
  • Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing, and design certification
  • Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance.
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Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:
  • 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
Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring 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...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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