MBDA is seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual to join our team as a Laser System Lead Architect
Job Title: Laser System Lead Architect
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
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.
The opportunity:
As the Laser System Lead Architect for our DragonFire program, you will play a crucial role in developing a world-class Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) air defence system. This opportunity is unlike any other, as it offers the chance to be part of a boundary-pushing weapon system development program that has garnered significant industry and customer engagement.
We are looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification.
What we're looking from you:
- Principal System Design Engineers
- Proven experience in developing complex systems, preferably in the defence industry
- Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to initiate and drive trade studies
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information
- Understanding of user requirements and the ability to work with design authorities
- Familiarity with system architecting tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, and Rhapsody (desirable)
- Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration would be highly beneficial
Apply now and help us shape the future of defence technology!
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:
Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- 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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