Systems Engineer

Join to apply for the Systems Engineer role at MBDA Stevenage, England, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £50k depending on experience + bonus + benefits. Dynamic (Hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site 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. 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 Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more The opportunity You’ll be working in our Data Link Centre of Excellence systems design team leading the delivery of cutting‑edge Data Link electronics. Working with an international team across multiple business functions, you will lead the development of technology that covers the entire design lifecycle, from concept to in‑service. This role is not only about delivering solutions but also about driving transformation, personal growth, and expanding influence over our products. Joining this small yet successful team offers huge scope to shape and grow while developing your own technical knowledge and competencies as you progress within MBDA. There are opportunities to work on multiple programmes including Ground Based Air Defence, Deep Strike and Air Dominance. Day to day activities System design activities, working alongside subject‑matter experts in data link design Verification and validation: develop comprehensive strategies for verifying and validating the electrical, mechanical, software and transversal properties of the Data Link System certification support: work alongside the Equipment Design Authority and Test & Evaluation team to provide assurance and certification evidence of the Data Link to facilitate equipment delivery Technical management: successfully lead systems design and technical trade studies What we’re looking for from you Strong systems engineering experience (ideally in a complex hardware, firmware and software system) Experience of Model‑Based Systems Engineering / SysML and use of Systems Engineering Tools such as IBM DOORS and Rhapsody A desire to develop and grow your systems engineering skills and improve the methods used within the team Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including coordination of other engineering teams and SMEs Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas Desirable additional skills Understanding of RF systems and/or electronics (e.g. design challenges associated with RF circuits, information assurance, and cyber security considerations) Familiarity with configuration control systems (e.g. Rational Team Concert) Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle: system architecture, verification and certification #J-18808-Ljbffr