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Mission Planning Systems Engineer

MBDA · Bristol, UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£52,500 - 57,000
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid

// Role Summary

Join a dynamic team developing mission planning products for global customers, working hands-on with operational equipment across the full development lifecycle.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and design mission planning systems for key domestic and export customers.
  • Engage with customers and end-users, working with operational equipment like Storm Shadow and Spear.
  • Contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle, from concept to in-service support.
  • Collaborate with UK and French Systems and Software teams.
  • Requires experience in Systems Engineering and tools for Requirements Capture and Control (e.g. DOORS).

// Role Specification

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic, driven, and dynamic team working across international boundaries, focused on delivering Mission Planning products for key domestic and export customers. This role offers the chance to work across all stages of the development lifecycle, from initial concepting through to in-service support and customer training.

The breadth of work within the Mission Planning Systems Team provides ample opportunities to showcase your existing skills and experience, as well as significant scope for technical and personal growth. You will be hands-on with actual mission planning equipment developed for weapons such as Storm Shadow, Spear, and others currently in development. This includes engagement with customers and end-users, as well as collaboration with many other parts of MBDA.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct systems design activities for various mission planning products.
  • Provide key inputs to requirements capture, design freezes, system integration, and testing through to full product verification and certification.
  • Work closely with UK and French Systems and Software teams, as well as other parties to enable robust design and system validation.
  • Be hands-on with real, operational equipment and engage with Customers and End-Users.

What We're Looking For

  • Understanding of the System Engineering Process is essential, with recent experience in a systems engineering role, ideally across the full lifecycle.
  • Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (e.g. DOORS) and Configuration Management is essential.