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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.

Currently we are looking for System Design Engineers, Payload Equipment Requirement Authorities (engineers responsible for managing the specification, procurement, delivery and integration of hardware into missiles) and Technical Experts.

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.

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.

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: 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