Equipment Requirements Authority – EW RF System
// Role Summary
Join MBDA's growing EW capabilities team as an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA), playing a key role in developing cutting-edge products for battlefield information superiority and disrupting enemy operations. This is an exciting opportunity to own and steer product development within a critical defence domain.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate RF Electronic Support/Attack payloads for EW capabilities.
- Own and steer the development of new products in a growing domain.
- Collaborate with internal teams and industrial partners for hardware delivery and validation.
- Manage development within time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Requires British Citizenship and the ability to obtain DV clearance.
// Role Specification
Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is a critical enabler in modern military conflicts, providing battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness while disrupting enemy operations. MBDA is at the forefront of developing these essential capabilities to protect the UK and its allies.
The Opportunity:
MBDA is expanding its EW capabilities and has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA) within the RF Systems Team, part of the EW Group. This role is central to projects at the forefront of a new and growing domain, offering the chance to take ownership and steer product development.
The EW Group supports numerous WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support/Attack payloads. You will be instrumental in the wider EW effects chain at Missile, Weapon System, and System of Systems levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to ensure the delivery of configured hardware.
- Ensure validation evidence is provided, adhering to time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Report directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer.
- Manage the development of your assigned responsibilities.
What we can offer you:
- Salary: Up to £62k (dependent on experience)
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14% (employer and employee)
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus additional holiday purchase available
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Flexible Working: We welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.