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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: Circa £58,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:
Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work on average 3 days per week on-site.
The opportunity:
As the EW WS Team Lead within the Electronic Warfare Group, you will be working to develop a range of MBDA EW products. Reporting to the EW Group and Capability Lead, you will spearhead the Weapon System arm of the EW Group.
Responsibilities include:
You'll be working alongside a group of highly talented and passionate EW engineers giving you exposure to a wide range of stakeholders e.g. Project teams, Future Systems, MOD and key industrial partners. A real opportunity is available to shape and deliver the MBDA UK EW capability roadmap and Industrial strategy.
What we're looking for from you:
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. MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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.
Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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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: Circa £58,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:
- Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
- Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
- Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking ( and gym on site at Stevenage )
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role
Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work on average 3 days per week on-site.
The opportunity:
As the EW WS Team Lead within the Electronic Warfare Group, you will be working to develop a range of MBDA EW products. Reporting to the EW Group and Capability Lead, you will spearhead the Weapon System arm of the EW Group.
Responsibilities include:
- Management of a group of specialist EW WS Engineers,
- Responsibility for OTOCOQ delivery of all EW WS activities,
- Development of MBDA UK's EW WS capabilities,
- Leading and supporting bidding for EW WS contracts,
- Ensuring coherence of EW WS activities, identifying & driving alignment efficiencies across programmes.
You'll be working alongside a group of highly talented and passionate EW engineers giving you exposure to a wide range of stakeholders e.g. Project teams, Future Systems, MOD and key industrial partners. A real opportunity is available to shape and deliver the MBDA UK EW capability roadmap and Industrial strategy.
What we're looking for from you:
- A strong understanding of systems engineering methods, toolsets, and processes.
- A good technical understanding of Electronic Attack and Electronic Support systems.
- Experience of Autonomous Vehicle and/or Weapon System systems design and validation.
- Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle.
- People management experience, including management of small to medium sized teams.
- A strong record of delivery, including bidding experience.
- Long-term vision, and demonstrable experience in capability assessments and road-mapping.
- Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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. MBDA is 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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.
Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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