Equipment Architect

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

MBDA are looking for a Product Architect, to be responsible for the design definition of currently in service systems on UK and Export platforms, within the Land and Maritime theatres of operation.

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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.

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.

The Opportunity:

The Launch Management System (LMS) is a critical component in ensuring the safe and secure launch of missiles from our Weapon Systems. As a Product Architect, you will be responsible for the design definition of currently in service systems on UK and Export platforms, within the Land and Maritime theatres of operation. This is a great chance for you to work on high profile, international engineering programmes and take responsibility for the further evolution of this system capability.

You will be responsible for maintaining the depth and breadth of understanding of this complex system in the context of the weapon system application, using the latest system engineering tools and methodologies, and ensuring that the system is specified and performs in a manner which meets the certification standards required for each of the customers. In this role, you will be expected to have a high level of engagement across a variety of technical aspects, including system design, software engineering, electronics and mechanical engineering, in-service reliability and support, safety, cybersecurity and other disciplines. In addition, you will need to ensure the hardware and software design continues to evolve in order to meet the demand of the overall system capability expected by our customers.

You will be supported in achieving career development goals alongside experienced professionals within the team and the wider MBDA organisation.

What we’re looking for:

• Systems engineering principles, processes and practices.
• Requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level.
• Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware and software for computer based electronics equipment.
• Awareness of test procedures required to verify products and the gathering of evidence to enable certification.
• Confidence in presenting technical engineering information and promoting decision making.
• Experience of technical report writing and use of configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill, RTC, Dimensions, etc.).

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.

We are 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.

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