Exciting opportunity for a Simulation Systems Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team! Salary: Up to £46 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth mind-set to join our unique team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, in a driven team delivering a capability to support and optimise missile development. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL/ HIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. As a HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the simulations, by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose. You will be reactive and proactive, providing engineering skills to maintain multiple axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems. There will be planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues, where flexibility will be required. This is a hands-on role where physical activity is inherent. Missile testing is varied and the skills you will develop will be wide ranging. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the facility simulation systems and equipment. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Understanding of Hydraulic systems Computer Aided Design experience (CREO an advantage) Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Psychomotor skills and dextrous Capable of working at height I.T. literate and capable of using Management Information Systems (MIS) Control system theory. Able to work on own initiative but contribute ideas to team performance. Ideally qualified with a Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronic & Robotic/ Aeronautical/ Electronic. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Exciting opportunity for a Simulation Systems Engineer, in our Hardware-in-the-Loop Team! Salary: Up to £46 , 000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are looking for an ambitious engineer with a growth mind-set to join our unique team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, in a driven team delivering a capability to support and optimise missile development. The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL/ HIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. As a HWIL Simulation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the simulations, by ensuring simulators and control systems are fit for purpose. You will be reactive and proactive, providing engineering skills to maintain multiple axis hydraulic motion simulators and antenna positioning systems. There will be planned maintenance activities and corrective maintenance in response to unforeseen issues, where flexibility will be required. This is a hands-on role where physical activity is inherent. Missile testing is varied and the skills you will develop will be wide ranging. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the facility simulation systems and equipment. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Understanding of Hydraulic systems Computer Aided Design experience (CREO an advantage) Able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Workshop skills (hand and electrical tools) Psychomotor skills and dextrous Capable of working at height I.T. literate and capable of using Management Information Systems (MIS) Control system theory. Able to work on own initiative but contribute ideas to team performance. Ideally qualified with a Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronic & Robotic/ Aeronautical/ Electronic. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
As Group Head of MBDA Academy (L&D), reporting to the VP of HR Learning and Development, you will play a central role in defining and structuring the company's Academy model. Salary: Circa £ 75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: As and when necessary. Frequent overseas travel will be required. Language: Fluency in English and French is essential Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 50% of base salary Car Allowance: £680 per month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit The opportunity: Your role will be to build and implement a Group (International) Academy focused on developing employees in strategic areas such as culture, leadership, transformation, technical excellence, and preparing for the skills of the future. This position is essential for fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling MBDA to become a learning organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and leading the Academy's strategy in alignment with business objectives, developing a learning organisation geared towards performance and the future. Structuring and deploying governance, tools, and processes (LXP, LMS, TMS, etc.) to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of training initiatives. Managing and developing a multicultural European team (approximately 25 people), fostering engagement, performance, and operational excellence. Designing high-impact learning solutions in partnership with HR, business units, and experts, covering onboarding, leadership, transformation, and key skills. Accelerating pedagogical innovation and digitalisation (AI, digital tools, data) to offer engaging and distinctive learning experiences. Managing the Academy's overall performance (budget, suppliers, ROI, KPIs). and ensure the dissemination of knowledge to support future strategic priorities. What you'll need: A solid background in Learning, Talent Management, or Academy management, gained in complex and international environments. Demonstrable ability to lead high-stakes Learning & Development projects Experience managing international teams, with inclusive leadership and genuine intercultural sensitivity. Strong expertise in skills and leadership development, as well as in designing impactful learning programs. Comfortable with learning ecosystems (LMS, LXP, TMS, etc.), you are also recognised for your passion for pedagogical innovation, particularly in digital learning, AI, experiential approaches, and coaching. Regular travel within Europe to the group's subsidiaries, training providers, and/or program locations is required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
As Group Head of MBDA Academy (L&D), reporting to the VP of HR Learning and Development, you will play a central role in defining and structuring the company's Academy model. Salary: Circa £ 75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: As and when necessary. Frequent overseas travel will be required. Language: Fluency in English and French is essential Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 50% of base salary Car Allowance: £680 per month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit The opportunity: Your role will be to build and implement a Group (International) Academy focused on developing employees in strategic areas such as culture, leadership, transformation, technical excellence, and preparing for the skills of the future. This position is essential for fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling MBDA to become a learning organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and leading the Academy's strategy in alignment with business objectives, developing a learning organisation geared towards performance and the future. Structuring and deploying governance, tools, and processes (LXP, LMS, TMS, etc.) to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of training initiatives. Managing and developing a multicultural European team (approximately 25 people), fostering engagement, performance, and operational excellence. Designing high-impact learning solutions in partnership with HR, business units, and experts, covering onboarding, leadership, transformation, and key skills. Accelerating pedagogical innovation and digitalisation (AI, digital tools, data) to offer engaging and distinctive learning experiences. Managing the Academy's overall performance (budget, suppliers, ROI, KPIs). and ensure the dissemination of knowledge to support future strategic priorities. What you'll need: A solid background in Learning, Talent Management, or Academy management, gained in complex and international environments. Demonstrable ability to lead high-stakes Learning & Development projects Experience managing international teams, with inclusive leadership and genuine intercultural sensitivity. Strong expertise in skills and leadership development, as well as in designing impactful learning programs. Comfortable with learning ecosystems (LMS, LXP, TMS, etc.), you are also recognised for your passion for pedagogical innovation, particularly in digital learning, AI, experiential approaches, and coaching. Regular travel within Europe to the group's subsidiaries, training providers, and/or program locations is required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting both laboratory and field trials! Salary:Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime:opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave:Up to 15 additional days Flexible working:We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The Opportunity: The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral within all land, sea and air based weapons system projects. Environmental provide a key technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition and product development, through design aid and formal qualification, and into in-service support. Expertise covers the areas of: requirements specification and management; data analysis; simulation and modelling; and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock), structural mechanical and fatigue The Role: Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms providing advice to projects with the responsibility for the delivery of technical aspects of data evaluation activities. Collaborate with customers to perform data evaluation tasks or technical work packages, such as data gathering trials and assessments, platform integration activities, and structural modal assessment. Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality results. Carry out a full range of technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options, preparation of reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems attributed to shock and vibration. Develop test specifications and carry out activities related to vibration, shock and signal evaluation in line with all technical, safety and quality standards. Plan, deliver and monitor assigned work packages, make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure requirements are delivered to plan. Perform engineering capability improvements through methods and process development efforts. What we're looking for from you: A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical or similar field with: Excellent investigative instinct and decision making attributes Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills High motivations and adaptability Experienced in analysing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments Instrumentation and signal processing experience helpful Vibration, shock and thermal analysis experience preferred Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting both laboratory and field trials! Salary:Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime:opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave:Up to 15 additional days Flexible working:We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The Opportunity: The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral within all land, sea and air based weapons system projects. Environmental provide a key technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition and product development, through design aid and formal qualification, and into in-service support. Expertise covers the areas of: requirements specification and management; data analysis; simulation and modelling; and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock), structural mechanical and fatigue The Role: Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms providing advice to projects with the responsibility for the delivery of technical aspects of data evaluation activities. Collaborate with customers to perform data evaluation tasks or technical work packages, such as data gathering trials and assessments, platform integration activities, and structural modal assessment. Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality results. Carry out a full range of technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options, preparation of reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems attributed to shock and vibration. Develop test specifications and carry out activities related to vibration, shock and signal evaluation in line with all technical, safety and quality standards. Plan, deliver and monitor assigned work packages, make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure requirements are delivered to plan. Perform engineering capability improvements through methods and process development efforts. What we're looking for from you: A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical or similar field with: Excellent investigative instinct and decision making attributes Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills High motivations and adaptability Experienced in analysing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments Instrumentation and signal processing experience helpful Vibration, shock and thermal analysis experience preferred Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer within the Image Processing UK department, you will play a critical role in the development of MBDA products and technologies. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms. Salary: Up to £62,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will be an essential team member at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The algorithms that you will research, develop and evaluate will form part of the next generation of complex weapon systems. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms that use imaging sensors to provide situational awareness, and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision. We have a detailed understanding of the interaction between missile subsystems and have a direct influence on meaningful design decisions. We are a firm supporter of equal opportunity for all, and are proud to be a diverse engineering team. Image Processing UK is an innovative, cohesive department where the contributions of each individual have real value. As part of our team you will benefit from an excellent working culture built on individual empowerment and mutual support. What we're looking for from you: Preferably PhD qualified in a related area, either holding or completing the PhD, or relevant Post-Doctoral or Industry experience would be highly beneficial A degree with strong mathematical content e.g. Mathematics, Engineering (e.g. Aeronautical, Mechanical, etc), Physics, Computer Science, or similar A keen curiosity about cutting-edge technologies and their applications Specific knowledge in any of the following areas is of benefit: Image Processing Algorithms: Segmentation, Filter Design, Noise Removal, Compression, Super Resolution Computer Vision Algorithms: Tracking, Optical Flow, Particle Filtering, Pose Estimation Deep Learning techniques: Detection, Classification, Tracking, Siamese Networks Inverse Problems / Computational Imaging: Sparse Coding, Compressive Sensing Machine Learning: Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks Domain Specific Signal Processing: Multi/Hyper-Spectral, RF, IR, SAR, STAP The primary development environments used within the department are Matlab/Simulink and Python (including PyTorch Deep Learning libraries). What's in it for you? Every day you will work in a friendly and motivated team You will play a key role in the development of our complex weapon systems, and gain in-depth knowledge of their design and functionality You will collaborate with other engineers from a broad range of subject areas You will be working on cutting-edge technological innovations You will have the opportunity to work within an international field that has strong links to MBDA sites in France and Germany that will provide the opportunity for European travel You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences both nationally and internationally We invest in your success and have development, leadership and mentorship programmes available Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer within the Image Processing UK department, you will play a critical role in the development of MBDA products and technologies. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms. Salary: Up to £62,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will be an essential team member at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The algorithms that you will research, develop and evaluate will form part of the next generation of complex weapon systems. You will be an important member of a department that produces world-beating algorithms that use imaging sensors to provide situational awareness, and guide weapons to their target with maximum precision. We have a detailed understanding of the interaction between missile subsystems and have a direct influence on meaningful design decisions. We are a firm supporter of equal opportunity for all, and are proud to be a diverse engineering team. Image Processing UK is an innovative, cohesive department where the contributions of each individual have real value. As part of our team you will benefit from an excellent working culture built on individual empowerment and mutual support. What we're looking for from you: Preferably PhD qualified in a related area, either holding or completing the PhD, or relevant Post-Doctoral or Industry experience would be highly beneficial A degree with strong mathematical content e.g. Mathematics, Engineering (e.g. Aeronautical, Mechanical, etc), Physics, Computer Science, or similar A keen curiosity about cutting-edge technologies and their applications Specific knowledge in any of the following areas is of benefit: Image Processing Algorithms: Segmentation, Filter Design, Noise Removal, Compression, Super Resolution Computer Vision Algorithms: Tracking, Optical Flow, Particle Filtering, Pose Estimation Deep Learning techniques: Detection, Classification, Tracking, Siamese Networks Inverse Problems / Computational Imaging: Sparse Coding, Compressive Sensing Machine Learning: Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks Domain Specific Signal Processing: Multi/Hyper-Spectral, RF, IR, SAR, STAP The primary development environments used within the department are Matlab/Simulink and Python (including PyTorch Deep Learning libraries). What's in it for you? Every day you will work in a friendly and motivated team You will play a key role in the development of our complex weapon systems, and gain in-depth knowledge of their design and functionality You will collaborate with other engineers from a broad range of subject areas You will be working on cutting-edge technological innovations You will have the opportunity to work within an international field that has strong links to MBDA sites in France and Germany that will provide the opportunity for European travel You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences both nationally and internationally We invest in your success and have development, leadership and mentorship programmes available Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
A fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Salary: £42,558 Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This opportunity is for an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team supporting assembly and certification of a variety of electrical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Ensuring that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications; Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production. What we're looking for from you: Qualifications required (all of the below): Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (NVQ - not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard) Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision Goes 'the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standard Flexibility and adaptability Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Salary: £42,558 Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This opportunity is for an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team supporting assembly and certification of a variety of electrical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Ensuring that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications; Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production. What we're looking for from you: Qualifications required (all of the below): Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (NVQ - not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard) Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision Goes 'the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standard Flexibility and adaptability Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
As a Systems Performance Engineer, within one of our systems engineering teams, you will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea). Expect assignments across concept, assessment or demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the MBDA product lines. System Performance is an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator as to whether the design is suitable. Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: UK National only Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and UK Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The role of a System Performance Engineer is to carry out technical studies to assess performance. Missile performance studies use models of the system to estimate key performance indicators such as range and terminal accuracy, among others The System Performance Engineer will: Plan and conduct technical studies into missile performance, using complex mathematical models, to help the project understand key system design choices Develop a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock on impacts of changes to the design Work with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance Report performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers Use your expertise to help to develop training material for new engineers What we are looking for: Excellent analytical skills Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models) Competent with MATLAB If you have enthusiasm for any of the following, please apply: Use of mathematical models to assess system behaviour Data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink (or similar) Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
As a Systems Performance Engineer, within one of our systems engineering teams, you will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea). Expect assignments across concept, assessment or demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the MBDA product lines. System Performance is an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator as to whether the design is suitable. Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: UK National only Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and UK Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The role of a System Performance Engineer is to carry out technical studies to assess performance. Missile performance studies use models of the system to estimate key performance indicators such as range and terminal accuracy, among others The System Performance Engineer will: Plan and conduct technical studies into missile performance, using complex mathematical models, to help the project understand key system design choices Develop a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock on impacts of changes to the design Work with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance Report performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers Use your expertise to help to develop training material for new engineers What we are looking for: Excellent analytical skills Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models) Competent with MATLAB If you have enthusiasm for any of the following, please apply: Use of mathematical models to assess system behaviour Data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink (or similar) Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
MBDA has created its Corporate University, called the "Missile Systems University" (MSU), to sustain and further develop core capabilities for its domestic and export customers. The MSU defines and executes MBDA's contractual obligations in transferring Weapon Systems Knowledge and Technologies to its customers and partners. Leading the future of defence capability development, we are looking for a Head of Missile Systems University (UK) Salary: Circa £85,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Requirement to be onsite in Stevenage (Hertfordshire) as and when needed to be with team. Extensive international travel for up to a week every month will likely be required. Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: % of base salary Car Allowance Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Private Medical Insurance:Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit MBDA is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head the UK arm of our Missile Systems University (MSU) - a unique organisation responsible for transferring critical weapon systems knowledge and expertise to customers and partners around the world. Reporting to the Group Head of MSU, you will lead the UK strategy, oversee the delivery of contractual commitments, support international export campaigns, and drive the development of innovative training and knowledge-transfer solutions. You will play a key role in protecting MBDA's brand, financial margins and reputation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting business growth across global defence programmes. What you'll be doing Leading the UK Missile Systems University strategy in alignment with MBDA's global vision. Supporting export contract wins through compelling Transfer of Knowledge solutions. Ensuring successful delivery of customer commitments, delivering realistic bids and risk assessing while protecting financial performance. Identify and mitigate contractual and delivery risks to avoid non-acceptance and penalties. Proactively escalate financial and reputational risks with mitigation or recovery plans. Developing new learning and capability-building offerings for international customers. Managing and developing a small specialist team and external partners. Represent MSU UK in HR, workforce planning and governance bodies ensuring MSU constraints, risks, and priorities are visible and arbitrated. Act as the official MSU UK representative towards UK export customers and partners, ensuring credibility, consistency, and professionalism. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with UK academic institutions, military organisations, training authorities, and research bodies, in line with Group MSU objectives. Ensure external engagements and partnerships do not introduce uncontrolled contractual, IP, export, or reputational risks. What we are looking for Significant leadership experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, or another highly regulated environment with direct accountability for delivery and teams. Proven success in programme delivery, customer engagement, and team leadership. Experience working on export programmes, international customers, and complex contractual frameworks. Track record of contributing to business development, bid activities, or contract capture. Experience managing financial risk, margins, and penalty exposure in contract execution with excellent commercial awareness Ability to build strong relationships with customers, academic institutions, military organisations, and industry partners. Ability to travel extensively internationally, both in Europe and rest of the world is required. Travel could be for up to a week every month depending on requirements of business and customer. 1 to 2 weeks of notice will be given for all travel, but flexibility is required. Why MBDA? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of defence knowledge transfer on a global scale, working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, customer engagement, and capability development within one of the world's leading defence organisations. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
MBDA has created its Corporate University, called the "Missile Systems University" (MSU), to sustain and further develop core capabilities for its domestic and export customers. The MSU defines and executes MBDA's contractual obligations in transferring Weapon Systems Knowledge and Technologies to its customers and partners. Leading the future of defence capability development, we are looking for a Head of Missile Systems University (UK) Salary: Circa £85,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Requirement to be onsite in Stevenage (Hertfordshire) as and when needed to be with team. Extensive international travel for up to a week every month will likely be required. Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: % of base salary Car Allowance Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Private Medical Insurance:Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit MBDA is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head the UK arm of our Missile Systems University (MSU) - a unique organisation responsible for transferring critical weapon systems knowledge and expertise to customers and partners around the world. Reporting to the Group Head of MSU, you will lead the UK strategy, oversee the delivery of contractual commitments, support international export campaigns, and drive the development of innovative training and knowledge-transfer solutions. You will play a key role in protecting MBDA's brand, financial margins and reputation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting business growth across global defence programmes. What you'll be doing Leading the UK Missile Systems University strategy in alignment with MBDA's global vision. Supporting export contract wins through compelling Transfer of Knowledge solutions. Ensuring successful delivery of customer commitments, delivering realistic bids and risk assessing while protecting financial performance. Identify and mitigate contractual and delivery risks to avoid non-acceptance and penalties. Proactively escalate financial and reputational risks with mitigation or recovery plans. Developing new learning and capability-building offerings for international customers. Managing and developing a small specialist team and external partners. Represent MSU UK in HR, workforce planning and governance bodies ensuring MSU constraints, risks, and priorities are visible and arbitrated. Act as the official MSU UK representative towards UK export customers and partners, ensuring credibility, consistency, and professionalism. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with UK academic institutions, military organisations, training authorities, and research bodies, in line with Group MSU objectives. Ensure external engagements and partnerships do not introduce uncontrolled contractual, IP, export, or reputational risks. What we are looking for Significant leadership experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, or another highly regulated environment with direct accountability for delivery and teams. Proven success in programme delivery, customer engagement, and team leadership. Experience working on export programmes, international customers, and complex contractual frameworks. Track record of contributing to business development, bid activities, or contract capture. Experience managing financial risk, margins, and penalty exposure in contract execution with excellent commercial awareness Ability to build strong relationships with customers, academic institutions, military organisations, and industry partners. Ability to travel extensively internationally, both in Europe and rest of the world is required. Travel could be for up to a week every month depending on requirements of business and customer. 1 to 2 weeks of notice will be given for all travel, but flexibility is required. Why MBDA? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of defence knowledge transfer on a global scale, working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, customer engagement, and capability development within one of the world's leading defence organisations. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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.
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative! You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Other skills of interest include: Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative! You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Other skills of interest include: Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Are you an established Senior Engineering Project Manager looking for an exciting challenge? Join us to lead the delivery of our most critical projects. Drive the design, development, and delivery of intricate electronic sub-systems, from concept to production. Be a key player in our project management team and shape our delivery strategy! Salary: Up to £65,000 Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role could be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 2 or 3 days a week, depending on the project needs; and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy. We are supported by Project Controllers for scheduling in P6. And we mentor our Engineering Project Coordinators, who support your work across a portfolio of projects. The role has a defined development path towards Delivery Lead and Sector Lead, each looking after a larger portfolio of projects and teams of project managers, and greater customer management responsibilities. MBDA offers incredible development and career opportunities. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: A solid background in the engineering development of electronics units Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management and Earned Value Management. Experience of delivering significant project/programmes on time and to cost. Experience of project management across the various phases; from project conception and initiation to project close. Individuals with excellent communication skills; able to influence others to their way of thinking; Organised with an eye for detail and a sense of pride in what they deliver. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Senior Engineering Project Manager looking for an exciting challenge? Join us to lead the delivery of our most critical projects. Drive the design, development, and delivery of intricate electronic sub-systems, from concept to production. Be a key player in our project management team and shape our delivery strategy! Salary: Up to £65,000 Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role could be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 2 or 3 days a week, depending on the project needs; and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy. We are supported by Project Controllers for scheduling in P6. And we mentor our Engineering Project Coordinators, who support your work across a portfolio of projects. The role has a defined development path towards Delivery Lead and Sector Lead, each looking after a larger portfolio of projects and teams of project managers, and greater customer management responsibilities. MBDA offers incredible development and career opportunities. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: A solid background in the engineering development of electronics units Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management and Earned Value Management. Experience of delivering significant project/programmes on time and to cost. Experience of project management across the various phases; from project conception and initiation to project close. Individuals with excellent communication skills; able to influence others to their way of thinking; Organised with an eye for detail and a sense of pride in what they deliver. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Join a new small team at MBDA Bolton and become an expert in the field of Flying Probe Manufacturing Data Analysis, developing your skills and shaping the future of circuit card manufacturing in MBDA UK. Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to on-site equipment location. Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a newly developed team, working to transform the way that defects are located and corrected within Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing, utilising state-of-the-art Flying Probe test equipment to find faults fast and improve the fault investigation process for the test engineering teams. We are looking for a motivated and organised individual, who can work effectively both independently or as part of a wider team. A background in Electronic Engineering, alongside attention to detail and a methodical approach to test development are essential skills for the role. Any existing knowledge of Flying Probe systems (specifically SPEA systems) is welcomed but not essential. You will work alongside experienced manufacturing test engineers and deliver new Flying Probe test packages for the circuit cards created at MBDA's complex technologies site in Bolton. Other aspects of the job involve delivering timely test package corrections and working on improvements to test time, test coverage and reliability of the Flying Probe systems. Additionally, there is also scope within the role to develop your skills as a test engineer, working with the existing test engineering teams to diagnose faults down to component level and suggest remedial actions to ensure the high quality of our products is maintained. MBDA Bolton is a friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, with full training provided and wealth of knowledge and benefits within the business that will enable you to thrive at MBDA. Key Responsibilities: Creation of new Flying Probe test packages: Using the SPEA 4050S2 test system, you will follow a well-documented development process, starting from an initial circuit card data-pack, through the import to Flying Probe, debugging of tests and statistical data analysis of results. This concludes with a reliable and robust test package that can be deployed to the manufacturing operations team to use. Correction and improvement of existing Flying Probe test packages: As our products evolve and updates are released, we are required to update and improve the existing test packages to accommodate any changes. Another responsibility will be improving the yield on our deployed test packages, by running statistical analysis on test results and making changes accordingly. Communication with stakeholders and cross-team working: As part of investigations and cross-team working, you will perform fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies using a wide range of both automated and manual test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc. What we're looking for from you: A Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 and a Formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject). OR A BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree. Key Skills Expertise in Electronics Test & Diagnosis: A strong theoretical and practical understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles, test equipment and fault diagnosis techniques for electronic sub-assemblies and PCBs. Engineering Documentation Experience: An ability to interpret detailed schematics, drawings and test related documentation. Experience writing operator instructions and engineering manuals is desirable but not required. Test Equipment Experience: Hands-on experience using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably within a defence or similar high-reliability manufacturing environment. Flying Probe Systems Experience and Expertise (Desired but not required): Familiarity with Flying Probe development and debugging, including guarding methods, probe allocation and development principals. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Join a new small team at MBDA Bolton and become an expert in the field of Flying Probe Manufacturing Data Analysis, developing your skills and shaping the future of circuit card manufacturing in MBDA UK. Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to on-site equipment location. Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a newly developed team, working to transform the way that defects are located and corrected within Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing, utilising state-of-the-art Flying Probe test equipment to find faults fast and improve the fault investigation process for the test engineering teams. We are looking for a motivated and organised individual, who can work effectively both independently or as part of a wider team. A background in Electronic Engineering, alongside attention to detail and a methodical approach to test development are essential skills for the role. Any existing knowledge of Flying Probe systems (specifically SPEA systems) is welcomed but not essential. You will work alongside experienced manufacturing test engineers and deliver new Flying Probe test packages for the circuit cards created at MBDA's complex technologies site in Bolton. Other aspects of the job involve delivering timely test package corrections and working on improvements to test time, test coverage and reliability of the Flying Probe systems. Additionally, there is also scope within the role to develop your skills as a test engineer, working with the existing test engineering teams to diagnose faults down to component level and suggest remedial actions to ensure the high quality of our products is maintained. MBDA Bolton is a friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, with full training provided and wealth of knowledge and benefits within the business that will enable you to thrive at MBDA. Key Responsibilities: Creation of new Flying Probe test packages: Using the SPEA 4050S2 test system, you will follow a well-documented development process, starting from an initial circuit card data-pack, through the import to Flying Probe, debugging of tests and statistical data analysis of results. This concludes with a reliable and robust test package that can be deployed to the manufacturing operations team to use. Correction and improvement of existing Flying Probe test packages: As our products evolve and updates are released, we are required to update and improve the existing test packages to accommodate any changes. Another responsibility will be improving the yield on our deployed test packages, by running statistical analysis on test results and making changes accordingly. Communication with stakeholders and cross-team working: As part of investigations and cross-team working, you will perform fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies using a wide range of both automated and manual test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc. What we're looking for from you: A Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 and a Formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject). OR A BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree. Key Skills Expertise in Electronics Test & Diagnosis: A strong theoretical and practical understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles, test equipment and fault diagnosis techniques for electronic sub-assemblies and PCBs. Engineering Documentation Experience: An ability to interpret detailed schematics, drawings and test related documentation. Experience writing operator instructions and engineering manuals is desirable but not required. Test Equipment Experience: Hands-on experience using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably within a defence or similar high-reliability manufacturing environment. Flying Probe Systems Experience and Expertise (Desired but not required): Familiarity with Flying Probe development and debugging, including guarding methods, probe allocation and development principals. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
You'll be working in a small and friendly Reward & Benefits team, to support the UK business with pay related activities. This is a Fixed Term Contract for c.9 months but could also be considered on a contract as hourly pay. Salary: Circa £ 35,000 to £42,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site subject to business needs Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What you'll get Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity You will be involved in virtuous activities to support the day to day tasks within the Compensation team. This will involve: Monitoring the inbox to review and process promotion requests Analysis of market data and benchmarking information to ensure that the company's pay structures are competitive. Support data migration project Job Evaluation Panel support Refresh and maintain job mapping data Salary compliance checks Support the execution of cyclical processes such as salary survey submissions, salary review processes and incentive schemes. You will undertake regular pay analysis work, with the ability to make recommendations and present findings under the guidance of the Reward Lead. Able to supply robust data when needed to support other actions. Supporting with queries, such as ad hoc benchmarking or pay analysis. While you will primarily be workingon the tasks above, as part of the R&B team and broader HR function, you will have exposure to other projects and other challenges currently being faced in a busy department. What we're looking for from you; Experience working in a similar role or in an HR department Good Excel capability to analyse, merge and compare data (lookups, pivot tables etc) Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets Ability to create accurate management information for use by the business Initiative driven, with the ability to work independently Good analytical skills as well as a goal-oriented way of working Committed, proactive and team-oriented way of thinking and working Good understanding of GDPR and protecting sensitive information Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
You'll be working in a small and friendly Reward & Benefits team, to support the UK business with pay related activities. This is a Fixed Term Contract for c.9 months but could also be considered on a contract as hourly pay. Salary: Circa £ 35,000 to £42,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site subject to business needs Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What you'll get Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity You will be involved in virtuous activities to support the day to day tasks within the Compensation team. This will involve: Monitoring the inbox to review and process promotion requests Analysis of market data and benchmarking information to ensure that the company's pay structures are competitive. Support data migration project Job Evaluation Panel support Refresh and maintain job mapping data Salary compliance checks Support the execution of cyclical processes such as salary survey submissions, salary review processes and incentive schemes. You will undertake regular pay analysis work, with the ability to make recommendations and present findings under the guidance of the Reward Lead. Able to supply robust data when needed to support other actions. Supporting with queries, such as ad hoc benchmarking or pay analysis. While you will primarily be workingon the tasks above, as part of the R&B team and broader HR function, you will have exposure to other projects and other challenges currently being faced in a busy department. What we're looking for from you; Experience working in a similar role or in an HR department Good Excel capability to analyse, merge and compare data (lookups, pivot tables etc) Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets Ability to create accurate management information for use by the business Initiative driven, with the ability to work independently Good analytical skills as well as a goal-oriented way of working Committed, proactive and team-oriented way of thinking and working Good understanding of GDPR and protecting sensitive information Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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 £52,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site, so being able to get to site easily is essential Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Further to an internal move, we are now seeking a Permanent HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations (ER) team. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex case management, procedure/guidance development, Trade Union activities and terms and conditions writing, and who is solution focused and has deep expertise on employment matters. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on all Employee Relations related matters. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient individual, with strong ER experience who can successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues. This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate. You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity, be passionate about making a difference, as well as being commercially astute. You will have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience. The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors. Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
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 £52,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site, so being able to get to site easily is essential Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Further to an internal move, we are now seeking a Permanent HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations (ER) team. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex case management, procedure/guidance development, Trade Union activities and terms and conditions writing, and who is solution focused and has deep expertise on employment matters. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on all Employee Relations related matters. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient individual, with strong ER experience who can successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues. This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate. You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity, be passionate about making a difference, as well as being commercially astute. You will have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience. The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors. Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol MBDA is accelerating the structure and deployment of HR data & AI initiatives to support business transformation and strategic workforce decisions. Operating in an on-premise, heavily governed IT environment across four countries (France, UK, Germany, Italy), the HR Data & AI Office drives initiatives where data security, employee privacy, and social dialogue are as critical as delivery speed. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 - £72,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1 day per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . What you'll be doing: As HR Data & AI Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our HR Data & AI agenda across the UK. Working closely with HR, Technology, Data and Business stakeholders, you will help establish the foundations that enable trusted workforce data, actionable insights and future AI-powered capabilities. You will lead and support strategic initiatives that improve how HR data is governed, integrated, analysed and leveraged to create business value, while ensuring alignment with wider HR Data & Ai strategy and objectives. Key responsibilities include: Leading HR data, analytics and AI transformation initiatives from discovery through implementation and adoption Partnering with HR departments to define business requirements and translate them into scalable solutions Supporting the development of HR data governance, data quality and data management practices Driving the delivery of workforce analytics, reporting and insight capabilities that support evidence-based decision-making Identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve employee experience, operational efficiency and business outcomes Facilitating workshops, governance forums and stakeholder engagement activities to build alignment and drive successful delivery Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project plans, risks, dependencies and outcomes Contributing to the evolution of our HR Data & AI operating model, standards and ways of working What we're looking for : Experience delivering data, analytics, AI, digital or business transformation programmes, within HR, People or Workforce environments Strong understanding of HR data ecosystems, including HR platforms, data warehouses, analytics solutions, reporting environments and workforce data domains Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data integration, data modelling and information management principles Ability to bridge business, HR and technical stakeholders and translate complex topics into practical actions and outcomes Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making at senior levels Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills A structured, collaborative and delivery-focused approach Curiosity, innovation mindset and enthusiasm for the evolving role of data and AI in HR We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Skills intelligence or HR Data Management Exposure to AI, machine learning or advanced analytics use cases in HR Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems including HRIS, payroll, talent, learning, skills management and workforce management solutions and their associated data flows Experience supporting data-driven operating model or organisational transformation initiatives Why join us? This is an opportunity to help shape the future of HR through data, analytics and AI. You will work on high-impact transformation initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to building capabilities that support better workforce decisions and business outcomes across the organisation. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Bristol MBDA is accelerating the structure and deployment of HR data & AI initiatives to support business transformation and strategic workforce decisions. Operating in an on-premise, heavily governed IT environment across four countries (France, UK, Germany, Italy), the HR Data & AI Office drives initiatives where data security, employee privacy, and social dialogue are as critical as delivery speed. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 - £72,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1 day per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . What you'll be doing: As HR Data & AI Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our HR Data & AI agenda across the UK. Working closely with HR, Technology, Data and Business stakeholders, you will help establish the foundations that enable trusted workforce data, actionable insights and future AI-powered capabilities. You will lead and support strategic initiatives that improve how HR data is governed, integrated, analysed and leveraged to create business value, while ensuring alignment with wider HR Data & Ai strategy and objectives. Key responsibilities include: Leading HR data, analytics and AI transformation initiatives from discovery through implementation and adoption Partnering with HR departments to define business requirements and translate them into scalable solutions Supporting the development of HR data governance, data quality and data management practices Driving the delivery of workforce analytics, reporting and insight capabilities that support evidence-based decision-making Identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve employee experience, operational efficiency and business outcomes Facilitating workshops, governance forums and stakeholder engagement activities to build alignment and drive successful delivery Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project plans, risks, dependencies and outcomes Contributing to the evolution of our HR Data & AI operating model, standards and ways of working What we're looking for : Experience delivering data, analytics, AI, digital or business transformation programmes, within HR, People or Workforce environments Strong understanding of HR data ecosystems, including HR platforms, data warehouses, analytics solutions, reporting environments and workforce data domains Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data integration, data modelling and information management principles Ability to bridge business, HR and technical stakeholders and translate complex topics into practical actions and outcomes Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making at senior levels Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills A structured, collaborative and delivery-focused approach Curiosity, innovation mindset and enthusiasm for the evolving role of data and AI in HR We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Skills intelligence or HR Data Management Exposure to AI, machine learning or advanced analytics use cases in HR Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems including HRIS, payroll, talent, learning, skills management and workforce management solutions and their associated data flows Experience supporting data-driven operating model or organisational transformation initiatives Why join us? This is an opportunity to help shape the future of HR through data, analytics and AI. You will work on high-impact transformation initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to building capabilities that support better workforce decisions and business outcomes across the organisation. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We are looking for passionate, outgoing and enthusiastic people to help us transform our teams and organisation using Agile ways of working. If you are someone who likes to build relationships, drive valuable outcomes and actively contribute to the defence and sovereignty of the nation, read on below. Salary: £40K to £64K - depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Scrum Masters to join a different and challenging workplace, to help us shape our transformation, and coach teams in Agile ways of working. As the Scrum Master for the team(s) you will play a pivotal role in coaching, facilitating, mentoring and training the team(s) on their journey to more Agile ways of working. Your work will be focused at delivering value at the team level, whilst collaborating with the wider programme and Agile practice. You will be expected to assist the team(s) in embedding good delivery practices, helping to optimise value, proactively resolve issues/impediments and coach the team in a complex programme landscape. As our working context is different to the norm, you will need to maintain a pragmatic and flexible approach, helping adapt a wide range of Agile principles and practices to maximise the benefits to the team(s) and programme. This role would suit an outgoing, proactive and resilient individual who relishes a challenge and is interested in exploring and applying Agile in a unique context. With this in mind, we are keen to find the right person for the role where we can support you, and build your capability to grow within the role and company. What we're looking for from you: A proactive, passionate and resilient Scrum Master to guide and grow 1 or more teams who are new to Agile or need help with developing Agile ways of working A role model for Agile behaviours with the ability to coach/facilitate/mentor/train others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices Experience of leading meetings and workshops, driving actions from them and ensuring they provide value An interest in applying Agile ways of working to a combined hardware and software landscape A keen desire to learn, grow and adapt to a unique working environment that makes a real difference to UK defence and sovereignty Due to the nature of the work and the need to develop teams, the expectation will be that you are on-site 3-4 days per week Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
We are looking for passionate, outgoing and enthusiastic people to help us transform our teams and organisation using Agile ways of working. If you are someone who likes to build relationships, drive valuable outcomes and actively contribute to the defence and sovereignty of the nation, read on below. Salary: £40K to £64K - depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Scrum Masters to join a different and challenging workplace, to help us shape our transformation, and coach teams in Agile ways of working. As the Scrum Master for the team(s) you will play a pivotal role in coaching, facilitating, mentoring and training the team(s) on their journey to more Agile ways of working. Your work will be focused at delivering value at the team level, whilst collaborating with the wider programme and Agile practice. You will be expected to assist the team(s) in embedding good delivery practices, helping to optimise value, proactively resolve issues/impediments and coach the team in a complex programme landscape. As our working context is different to the norm, you will need to maintain a pragmatic and flexible approach, helping adapt a wide range of Agile principles and practices to maximise the benefits to the team(s) and programme. This role would suit an outgoing, proactive and resilient individual who relishes a challenge and is interested in exploring and applying Agile in a unique context. With this in mind, we are keen to find the right person for the role where we can support you, and build your capability to grow within the role and company. What we're looking for from you: A proactive, passionate and resilient Scrum Master to guide and grow 1 or more teams who are new to Agile or need help with developing Agile ways of working A role model for Agile behaviours with the ability to coach/facilitate/mentor/train others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices Experience of leading meetings and workshops, driving actions from them and ensuring they provide value An interest in applying Agile ways of working to a combined hardware and software landscape A keen desire to learn, grow and adapt to a unique working environment that makes a real difference to UK defence and sovereignty Due to the nature of the work and the need to develop teams, the expectation will be that you are on-site 3-4 days per week Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bolton An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Environmental Advisor to join the MBDA team, the role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about environmental issues and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you! Salary: Circa £46,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. The opportunity: The successful candidate will be providing expert guidance on environmental compliance. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and procedures are effectively implemented while helping to develop a SHE culture of continual improvement. You will work closely with a number of departments in the business, including ESG, engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security. You will have the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in a challenging sector. What we're looking for from you: Ideally degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related discipline. Significant experience and expertise in environmental management systems Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies. Knowledge of environmental legislation, its application and interpretation relevant to MBDA operations. Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels in the organisation. Excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex information into easily understandable formats. Flexibility to travel to our UK sites where required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Bolton An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Environmental Advisor to join the MBDA team, the role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about environmental issues and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you! Salary: Circa £46,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. The opportunity: The successful candidate will be providing expert guidance on environmental compliance. Ensuring that the Company SHE policies and procedures are effectively implemented while helping to develop a SHE culture of continual improvement. You will work closely with a number of departments in the business, including ESG, engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance and security. You will have the opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in a challenging sector. What we're looking for from you: Ideally degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related discipline. Significant experience and expertise in environmental management systems Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies. Knowledge of environmental legislation, its application and interpretation relevant to MBDA operations. Experience in conducting internal audits for ISO 14001 Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels in the organisation. Excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex information into easily understandable formats. Flexibility to travel to our UK sites where required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
MBDA are looking to secure the services of a number of Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers. Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on experience. Hybrid working pattern: 4-5 days a week onsite Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and committed Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in the Naval Based Air Defence domain. Due to contracts won and expected, this is an exciting time to join an expanding team. We are looking for a broad-based Systems Proving engineer who will be able to: Work with the systems engineering team and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials. Liaise with the systems engineering team and design teams to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and to investigate and resolve design issues. Generate trials documentation Prepare, deliver and follow up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews Conduct post trials data analysis and reporting Conduct and/or support trials including Laboratory based functional integration trials / system trials Ground based trials Harbour trials and sea trials Firing Trials Trials in foreign countries In addition, the candidate will assist with: Lab Management responsibilities (e.g. maintain risk assessments, asset management, host audits, maintain lab safety etc.) Maintaining hardware and software configuration control The job will involve opportunities to travel within the UK and abroad. What we're looking for Experience of working in one of the following environments: System Integration Design Proving and Trials Naval Integration Missile Test Interface Design System assessment and acceptance Design Verification Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing Electronic design/test Network integration Plus: Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels Beneficial to have experience of MBSE tools, e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC Beneficial to have experience of coding, especially Python Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
MBDA are looking to secure the services of a number of Naval Based Air Defence Systems Proving Engineers. Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on experience. Hybrid working pattern: 4-5 days a week onsite Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and committed Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in the Naval Based Air Defence domain. Due to contracts won and expected, this is an exciting time to join an expanding team. We are looking for a broad-based Systems Proving engineer who will be able to: Work with the systems engineering team and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials. Liaise with the systems engineering team and design teams to ensure adequate trials data is acquired and to investigate and resolve design issues. Generate trials documentation Prepare, deliver and follow up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews Conduct post trials data analysis and reporting Conduct and/or support trials including Laboratory based functional integration trials / system trials Ground based trials Harbour trials and sea trials Firing Trials Trials in foreign countries In addition, the candidate will assist with: Lab Management responsibilities (e.g. maintain risk assessments, asset management, host audits, maintain lab safety etc.) Maintaining hardware and software configuration control The job will involve opportunities to travel within the UK and abroad. What we're looking for Experience of working in one of the following environments: System Integration Design Proving and Trials Naval Integration Missile Test Interface Design System assessment and acceptance Design Verification Electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing Electronic design/test Network integration Plus: Be able to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels Beneficial to have experience of MBSE tools, e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, RTC Beneficial to have experience of coding, especially Python Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
MBDA is looking for Software Engineers to join the Software Resource and Capability Team, working on Test Equipment software in support of manufacturing, production test, integration and wider engineering activities. Salary:£40,000 - £65000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working:4 to 5 Days a week in the office Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity This is an opportunity to join a growing Test Equipment Software capability supporting MBDA's UK test and manufacturing environment. Test Equipment Software plays a critical role in enabling the configuration, verification, validation and production testing of MBDA products. The software developed and supported by the team is used alongside specialist Test Equipment hardware to prove product conformance, support manufacturing output, investigate test issues and maintain reliable test capability across development and manufacturing environments. The role is practical, varied and production (manufacturing) facing. You will develop, maintain, support and improve software used within complex test systems, including test applications, automated test sequences, diagnostic tools, equipment interfaces, data capture, configuration tools and software that interacts with hardware, firmware, operating systems and production test environments. This is not a role limited to writing code in isolation. It suits engineers who enjoy solving practical engineering problems, working close to real equipment, understanding how software behaves in physical test environments, and helping build reliable, supportable and well documented test solutions. The team will support both stability and improvement: ensuring existing Test Equipment software remains reliable and available, while identifying opportunities to standardise, automate, improve diagnostics, reduce recurring issues and strengthen long-term supportability. What you will be doing You may be involved in: Developing and maintaining software used to control, configure, verify and validate MBDA products through Test Equipment Supporting production & manufacturing facing Test Equipment software and associated test environments Investigating software, hardware, firmware, configuration, interface and integration issues affecting test capability Working with engineers and operators to understand symptoms, reproduce issues, gather evidence and support root-cause analysis Supporting software updates, maintenance activities and controlled changes to Test Equipment software Improving documentation, support notes, runbooks and knowledge capture for critical Test Equipment systems Helping identify recurring issues, support risks, software dependencies and improvement opportunities What we're looking for from you: We are looking for software or electronics engineer with transferable skills into software development and support for Test Equipment solutions. You should have: Strong ability to write software in languages such as C, C++ or C# Some Python experience would be useful but is not essential A practical engineering mindset and an interest in software that interacts with hardware, equipment, firmware, operating systems or real-world test environments Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including the ability to investigate issues where the root cause may not initially be clear A willingness to support existing systems as well as develop new or improved software solutions A methodical approach to debugging, evidence gathering, documentation and controlled change Good communication skills and the ability to work with Software, Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, Validation and Product Design Support teams An interest in mission-critical engineering where software quality, test reliability and production continuity matter You will enjoy this role if you like solving practical technical problems, working close to real products and equipment, and being part of a team that helps keep critical test capability stable, understood and improving over time. Useful experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial, but is not essential: Test Equipment software or automated test systems Software that interfaces with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters or similar equipment Hardware/software integration Manufacturing or production support environments Diagnostic or data capture tools Equipment interfaces such as serial, Ethernet, USB, GPIB or similar Windows or Linux-based test environments Firmware or embedded systems awareness LabVIEW, TestStand or similar test tools Configuration management, version control or working in safety-critical, regulated or high-integrity engineering environments Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
MBDA is looking for Software Engineers to join the Software Resource and Capability Team, working on Test Equipment software in support of manufacturing, production test, integration and wider engineering activities. Salary:£40,000 - £65000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working:4 to 5 Days a week in the office Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may 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. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements 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 Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity This is an opportunity to join a growing Test Equipment Software capability supporting MBDA's UK test and manufacturing environment. Test Equipment Software plays a critical role in enabling the configuration, verification, validation and production testing of MBDA products. The software developed and supported by the team is used alongside specialist Test Equipment hardware to prove product conformance, support manufacturing output, investigate test issues and maintain reliable test capability across development and manufacturing environments. The role is practical, varied and production (manufacturing) facing. You will develop, maintain, support and improve software used within complex test systems, including test applications, automated test sequences, diagnostic tools, equipment interfaces, data capture, configuration tools and software that interacts with hardware, firmware, operating systems and production test environments. This is not a role limited to writing code in isolation. It suits engineers who enjoy solving practical engineering problems, working close to real equipment, understanding how software behaves in physical test environments, and helping build reliable, supportable and well documented test solutions. The team will support both stability and improvement: ensuring existing Test Equipment software remains reliable and available, while identifying opportunities to standardise, automate, improve diagnostics, reduce recurring issues and strengthen long-term supportability. What you will be doing You may be involved in: Developing and maintaining software used to control, configure, verify and validate MBDA products through Test Equipment Supporting production & manufacturing facing Test Equipment software and associated test environments Investigating software, hardware, firmware, configuration, interface and integration issues affecting test capability Working with engineers and operators to understand symptoms, reproduce issues, gather evidence and support root-cause analysis Supporting software updates, maintenance activities and controlled changes to Test Equipment software Improving documentation, support notes, runbooks and knowledge capture for critical Test Equipment systems Helping identify recurring issues, support risks, software dependencies and improvement opportunities What we're looking for from you: We are looking for software or electronics engineer with transferable skills into software development and support for Test Equipment solutions. You should have: Strong ability to write software in languages such as C, C++ or C# Some Python experience would be useful but is not essential A practical engineering mindset and an interest in software that interacts with hardware, equipment, firmware, operating systems or real-world test environments Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including the ability to investigate issues where the root cause may not initially be clear A willingness to support existing systems as well as develop new or improved software solutions A methodical approach to debugging, evidence gathering, documentation and controlled change Good communication skills and the ability to work with Software, Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, Validation and Product Design Support teams An interest in mission-critical engineering where software quality, test reliability and production continuity matter You will enjoy this role if you like solving practical technical problems, working close to real products and equipment, and being part of a team that helps keep critical test capability stable, understood and improving over time. Useful experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial, but is not essential: Test Equipment software or automated test systems Software that interfaces with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters or similar equipment Hardware/software integration Manufacturing or production support environments Diagnostic or data capture tools Equipment interfaces such as serial, Ethernet, USB, GPIB or similar Windows or Linux-based test environments Firmware or embedded systems awareness LabVIEW, TestStand or similar test tools Configuration management, version control or working in safety-critical, regulated or high-integrity engineering environments Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.