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Weapon Systems Engineer

MBDA S.A.S., Bristol

Weapon Systems Engineer

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MBDA S.A.S., Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6c109affdaeb4999bf063fc450c19c2d

Full Job Description

  • Maintenance of multiple domestic and export programme plans and governance documentation to verify and certify the Sea Ceptor System for all customers - e.g. Design Assurance Plan, Design Certification Plans and Design Verification Plans - accountable for all Certification and Verification planning activity.
  • Responsible for documentation (e.g. Trials Requirement Documents and Product Trials Clearance Certificates) and closure of Reviews (e.g. Regression Test Panels) to enable trials and evidence collation to occur.
  • System level compliance evidence generation and certification, including generation of System Verification documentation e.g. Compliance Matrices and Certificates of Design
  • Review of Subsystem evidence and outputs to enable Systems activities.
  • Work Package and budgetary management of System Verification and Validation Activities., 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.

  • A strong appreciation of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, specifically with demonstrated experience in formal verification and certification processes;
  • A strong motivation for delivery, enabled by an ability to work proactively and flexibly across a number of variant programmes for which relative priorities can change quickly;
  • An effective team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, essential to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in building cohesion in the relationships between the Systems team and various interfacing teams;
  • Experience using DOORS is required.
  • Experience of working with internal and external customers.

    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.

    Salary: up to£57,000 (depending on experience)
    • Location: Bristol or Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 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: Sea Ceptor is a very successful, growing, innovative, high profile maritime air defence system that has secured multiple UK and export contracts. This role is within the Weapon Systems Design & Verification team, delivering the Verification activities to support multiple customer deliverables (both export and domestic) within Sea Ceptor. This will consist of the work package planning, budgeting and technical management to ensure the activities are completed on time, cost and quality. The role would include the management of personnel to achieve the required output.,
  • 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
  • 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

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