Mbda

Mission Planning Systems Engineer (Software and Algorithms)

In short

Systems Engineer role at MBDA, a defence organisation, working within the Mission Planning & Control team on future anti-ship / deep strike capability across air and ship launched domains. The role bridges systems engineering and systems architecture, collaborating closely with software and algorithm teams on requirements and design. Requires UK/dual UK nationality with security clearance (BPSS) and typically 5 years of continuous UK residency, plus systems engineering, MBSE and mission planning experience. Hybrid work with 3 days on-site per week in Bristol.

About the Role
An opportunity to join the team delivering MBDA's future anti-ship / deep strike capability across air and ship launched domains. This is working as part of the wider Mission Planning & Control team developing future deep strike / anti-ship capability. This is a role which requires good systems engineering skills and an enthusiastic approach to work with scope to expand responsibilities as the programme progresses. This role straddles both systems engineering and systems architecture domains and working closely with algorithm and software teams.
Responsibilities
•Working within the teams delivering the Maritime and Land based Anti-Ship / Deep Strike Mission Planning products and engaging with the wider Mission Planning team
•Generating software and algorithm requirements and supporting wider systems engineering activities
•Collaborating closely with software and algorithm functional teams to make sure design meets overall Mission Planning system needs
•Refining design within the systems architecture model and system design and requirements modules
•Assessing opportunities for reuse of development across multiple product variants
•Supporting wider Mission Planning team across partner nations to ensure engineering development aligns with international needs
•This role provides the opportunity to develop the key link between wider Mission Planning system design and product delivery across variants
Requirements
•Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team
•You typically need 5 years of continuous UK residency. Not having spent five years in the UK may not automatically disqualify you, but the outcome of the security clearance process cannot be guaranteed and this may impact ability to work for MBDA; assessed on a case by case basis
•Proactive approach to engineering challenges
•Systems Engineering capability and experience with particular emphasis on developing subsystem requirements and design
•Good technical problem solving skills
•Ability to communicate effectively within cross functional teams
•Appreciation and understanding of working within a MBSE approach
•Experience with engineering tools and configuration control
•Experience with Mission Planning or offboard user focused systems is highly desirable
•An appreciation of the software development lifecycle
Our Company
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We have employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.
Benefits
•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: applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome
•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
•Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

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