Electronics Component Principal Engineer
MBDA
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Stevenage
Contract type: Full time
Stevenage
An exciting opportunity within Component Engineering team to help shape and play an important part in support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business.
Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 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:
As MBDAs mission to stay at the forefront for Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical & Materials commodities an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Components team and lend your expertise. You will play a critical role in managing Electronic Components, assessing market trends and technical risks. The role demands a passionate professional who can lead in an Electronics or RF semiconductor specialism.
The role requires technical advisement to a large amount of stakeholders across the business from Projects, Engineering teams, Procurement, Customer Service Support and many more. You will be accountable for providing Technical advice and reporting on risks, working with suppliers and understanding the needs within MBDA to suit the requirement of our ever-evolving business needs.
As the Principal Electrical Component Engineer, you will maintain your expertise in specialist areas and ensure that this expertise is effectively passed to others, including participating in design reviews, training and other development activities, as appropriate, enabling MBDA to maintain its capability. There is also the opportunity to support and lead international collaboration within the company, helping define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies
The Component Engineering team you will be a part of has been vital to our product delivery by providing highly sought after subject matter expertise when it comes to the individual's relevant commodity experience. The team operates from both Stevenage and Bolton sites, representing a diverse group of friendly supportive colleagues who pull together when needed to achieve our mission.
What We're Looking For
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
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, Disability 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 within Component Engineering team to help shape and play an important part in support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business.
Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 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…
As MBDAs mission to stay at the forefront for Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical & Materials commodities an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Components team and lend your expertise. You will play a critical role in managing Electronic Components, assessing market trends and technical risks. The role demands a passionate professional who can lead in an Electronics or RF semiconductor specialism.
The role requires technical advisement to a large amount of stakeholders across the business from Projects, Engineering teams, Procurement, Customer Service Support and many more. You will be accountable for providing Technical advice and reporting on risks, working with suppliers and understanding the needs within MBDA to suit the requirement of our ever-evolving business needs.
As the Principal Electrical Component Engineer, you will maintain your expertise in specialist areas and ensure that this expertise is effectively passed to others, including participating in design reviews, training and other development activities, as appropriate, enabling MBDA to maintain its capability. There is also the opportunity to support and lead international collaboration within the company, helping define best practice and manage the adoption and adherence of agreed methodologies
The Component Engineering team you will be a part of has been vital to our product delivery by providing highly sought after subject matter expertise when it comes to the individual's relevant commodity experience. The team operates from both Stevenage and Bolton sites, representing a diverse group of friendly supportive colleagues who pull together when needed to achieve our mission.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge or experience within an electronic component discipline.
- Knowledge of electronic suppliers especially in semi-conductors
- Appreciation of REACH and RoHS regulations.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Pro-activeness and self-motivation to improve self, improve process, and get the job done.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
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, Disability 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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