Actuation Systems - Equipment Chief Systems Engineer
MBDA
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bolton
Contract type: Full time
Bolton
An exciting opportunity to become the Equipment Chief Systems Engineer, with responsibility for all the systems engineering design activities within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence, delivering Actuation Systems on UK and International projects.
Salary: Circa £75,000 Depending on Experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site
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:
The Equipment Chief Systems Engineer is assigned to the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence within the Operations Directorate, providing systems engineering leadership across multiple contracts. This is a unique challenge with a variety of activities and responsibilities spanning the full systems engineering life cycle where high integrity solutions are increasingly demanded by our customers.
The role will involve regular liaison with a broad range of engineering disciplines and internal project customers in the UK and Europe. influencing systems design decisions and delivering value outcomes.
What we're looking for from you:
You will be well versed in systems thinking and engineering, and able to thrive in an environment where uncertainty and change is the norm, and where the following will be required:
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.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity to become the Equipment Chief Systems Engineer, with responsibility for all the systems engineering design activities within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence, delivering Actuation Systems on UK and International projects.
Salary: Circa £75,000 Depending on Experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site
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 27% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance: £300 per Month
- 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 Equipment Chief Systems Engineer is assigned to the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence within the Operations Directorate, providing systems engineering leadership across multiple contracts. This is a unique challenge with a variety of activities and responsibilities spanning the full systems engineering life cycle where high integrity solutions are increasingly demanded by our customers.
The role will involve regular liaison with a broad range of engineering disciplines and internal project customers in the UK and Europe. influencing systems design decisions and delivering value outcomes.
What we're looking for from you:
You will be well versed in systems thinking and engineering, and able to thrive in an environment where uncertainty and change is the norm, and where the following will be required:
- Practical application of systems engineering processes, methods and tools to develop complex products, ideally in defence/aerospace industry or working on high integrity systems.
- Experience of managing engineering tasks and work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts.
- Managing stakeholders, including project customers (UK & European), engineering domain specialists and experts.
- Managing both the technical complexity and influencing where required for successful and realistic technical input over a wide range of projects.
- Experience of managing a systems engineering team to both develop the individuals skills and capabilities for the System Design Function as well as drive the outcomes for the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence.
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.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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