Electronic Architect

**MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence**

**Salary: Up to £70k DOE + Excellent bonus and benefits**

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to define and develop the technical solutions for MBDA's high quality, precision product range.As part of the Electronic Engineering function of MBDA, you will be defining future strategiesand roadmaps for all our Electronic Products and solutions based on research and development activities in which you will be actively involved.

Your role will be to define the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment and the analysis and decomposition to the lower level requirements for the sub-elements that meet challenging customer requirement within the constraints of limited physicalspace and harsh operating environments.

You will be managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's, working alongside the Engineering Project Manager to ensure the ‘On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be regularly interacting with stakeholders and customers. There is also a need for strong influencing skills, leadership skills and the ability to fully understand customers' needs, focusing on theoverall picture. Drive and proactivity are also essential as is the ability to make decisions and be adaptable in an ever-changing and challenging environment.

**What we're looking for**

Ideally educated to degree level (or an equivalent qualification), with an Electronics bias having obtained substantial experience in the following areas:

- Digital electronics and microprocessor systems
- Power electronics for distributed power networks
- Design of equipment for safety critical environments
- Design of equipment for handling of sensitive customer data
- Understanding of software and firmware development techniques
- Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high performance electronic equipment.

Whilst not essential, it would also beneficial if you could demonstrate some knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing and Software Defined Radio as well as EMC and Environmental design experiencewould also be advantageous.

**What's in it for you?**

You will gain exposure to complex and technologically advanced projects and products, which will provide you with stimulating and interesting experience; since you will be working with other highly talented and motivated engineers - you will find yourselfworking in a friendly and supportive environment that encourages career progression and allows you to experience a real feeling of success.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your curiosity and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with latest engineering techniques and products as well as the opportunity to think outside of the box to implement innovative and effective engineering solutions.

**Join a great team**

We are an extremely competent and highly committed team of people. We work on technologies that we're both interested in and passionate about, which makes us the best at what we do.

Of course, we all need a steer sometimes; a little guidance and advice. No business does this better than MBDA. You will get the support of a mentor network, a people management community (who offer Leadership support through focus groups & internationallyrenowned experts in Leadership), peers and the team around you. We work better as a team and when you join us, you will be made to feel very welcome.

If you are great at what you do, we also want you to share your knowledge, enthusiasm and experience to help us improve where we need to.

When properly supported, we can - and do - do extraordinary things.

**What to expect**:
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.

**Please Note**: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.