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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£55 - 60kdepending 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 2-3 days per week on-site.
The opportunity:
The Head of Portfolio Air Platform Integration is responsible for supporting and improving the integration of weapons and Air Platforms across the MBDA complex weapons portfolio. This includes contributions to the integration cost estimation process, liaison with programme managers, driving generic Platform Integration improvement initiatives into portfolio projects, close liaison with the UK MOD customer, and helping to transform the air weapon integration process. This role offers a unique insight into MBDA business in many areas, and a broad view of integration of varied types of weapons onto differing Air Platforms. You will be a member of a close-knit team, including technical experts and subject matter experts on a range of integration activities, with whom you will look for innovative improvements to the integration landscape. You will also work with MBDA colleagues from other nations, helping drive innovation in integration across the Group.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of Air Platforms and weapon integration, and should have experience of working with the UK MOD in the integration environment. You should have a broad understanding of weapons technology and aircraft, and must be able to combine this with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical colleagues, able to explain integration challenges and help develop solutions to these challenges.
This role also offers line-management opportunities.
What we're looking for from you:
- Experience of weapon / Platform Integration activity
- Familiarity with the UK MOD approach to weapon / Air Platform Integration
- The ability to work across varied groups of partners in technical and programmatic areas
- An enthusiasm for innovation in weapon / Platform Integration
- The ability to understand differing viewpoints and work towards consensus in Air Platform / weapon integration
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!
#LI-SD1
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£55 - 60kdepending 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)
- Our 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.
- 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 2-3 days per week on-site.
The opportunity:
The Head of Portfolio Air Platform Integration is responsible for supporting and improving the integration of weapons and Air Platforms across the MBDA complex weapons portfolio. This includes contributions to the integration cost estimation process, liaison with programme managers, driving generic Platform Integration improvement initiatives into portfolio projects, close liaison with the UK MOD customer, and helping to transform the air weapon integration process. This role offers a unique insight into MBDA business in many areas, and a broad view of integration of varied types of weapons onto differing Air Platforms. You will be a member of a close-knit team, including technical experts and subject matter experts on a range of integration activities, with whom you will look for innovative improvements to the integration landscape. You will also work with MBDA colleagues from other nations, helping drive innovation in integration across the Group.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of Air Platforms and weapon integration, and should have experience of working with the UK MOD in the integration environment. You should have a broad understanding of weapons technology and aircraft, and must be able to combine this with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical colleagues, able to explain integration challenges and help develop solutions to these challenges.
This role also offers line-management opportunities.
What we're looking for from you:
- Experience of weapon / Platform Integration activity
- Familiarity with the UK MOD approach to weapon / Air Platform Integration
- The ability to work across varied groups of partners in technical and programmatic areas
- An enthusiasm for innovation in weapon / Platform Integration
- The ability to understand differing viewpoints and work towards consensus in Air Platform / weapon integration
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!
#LI-SD1
