Electromagnetic Warfare Operational Support Lead

Bolton

MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.

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 £60k [dependent on experience]

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more!
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as 2-3dyas per week on site and the remainder from home.

The opportunity:

At MBDA, we are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities.

The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the weapon system design and verification, system and equipment integration, RF system design, threat analysis, and modelling & simulation activities associated with EW capability and performance.

We are recruiting to support two key areas of EW capability:

• The first is the ability to integrate Electromagnetic Attack Weapons into the wider sovereign EW Operational Data Generation services, and to engineer our weapon systems to make effective use of EW Mission Data.
• The second is to provide EW Domain knowledge, advice and leadership into EA Weapon System programs in support of systems engineering organisations.

You will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. With full support in your professional development you'll be able to increase your knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes is also available.

Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential:

• Awareness of the EW Mission Data Lifecycle.
• Experience of EW Operational Support (EWOS) Infrastructure, Processes and Organisations.
• Enthusiasm for developing new capabilities in the EW Domain.
• A learning and flexible attitude.
• Experience of internal and / or external stakeholder management.

Desirable:

Knowledge of:

• EW Principles and Operational use cases;
• MOD organisations, especially those that relate to EW and Weapon Systems;
• Weapon System planning tools and environments;
• Systems Engineering principles & best practices.

Experience in:

• EW Mission Data development and/or Mission Data Toolset development;
• Product development across the full engineering lifecycle;
• Agile engineering practices, management methodology and toolsets (e.g. JIRA).

Our Business:

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.

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.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.