Future Products Missile Architect Full Time

Bristol As a Missile Architect within the newly formed Future Products team you will working to shape the next generation of MBDA products!Salary: Circa £65,000depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salaryPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced 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 treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity:Within Future Products, your role will be to help realise the system design intent into a feasible and credible product concept that balances the requirements placed upon it. This will include:Define overall product structure, interfaces and architectureFacilitate architectural trade studiesSupport deployment of generic policies i.e. GMA, modularity & re-use, design for assemblyAssessing technology application and maturity using design assessment toolsSupporting product technical and programme phase reviewsYou”ll get to work with and have wide exposure to a wide range of stakeholder”s e.g. S&BD, Future Systems, MOD, DSTL, key industrial partners. Along with working on new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs making this role an exciting prospect.You”ll have the opportunity to shape and grow in line with your personal development with an opportunity to lead a small and multidiscipline team. It”s an interesting role that will provide you with a deep understanding of early phase Missile and weapon system design.What we”re looking for from you:Relevant Systems Engineering knowledgeIdeally educated to degree level, or equivalent experienceThe confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept developmentDesire to utilise new techniques methods to develop concepts and system trade studiesAbility to manage a broad range of activities and experience of planning and task managementIdeally experienced in mechanical and/or electronic design (but broader engineering fields relevant e.g. Aero, Control, Structures, System Design, Software etc.)Our Business: 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.#LI-SF1