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The Opportunity: A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in-service Missile Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service. Salary:Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 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 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) 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 Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle. Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to): S1000D (Technical Publications) S2000M (Material Management) S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis) S4000P (Preventive Maintenance) S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback) DefStan 00-600 Current MoD ILS standards Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively What we're looking for from you: Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector A broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support. Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable) Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment Experience supporting bids and proposals Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise 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.

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support) Location: Filton / Barrow - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing You will be reviewing the inputs of the ILS team and providing the governance and ensuring the right toolsets and processes are always in place Agree customer requirements upfront and authorise the outputs at the end, confirming they are fit for purpose and safe before organising the release to the customer Providing technical governance and review of the various teams amongst 300 engineers, and making sure steps and processes have been followed Proactively performing process improvement and innovations to further refine and streamline business procedures Engaging and regularly reporting directly to Chief Engineer of Support, and liaising with broader Internal BAE Business Units and External Stakeholders, including the MOD: Your skills and experiences Essential: Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) Bachelor's or Master 's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical field. Extensive experience in supportability engineering, ILS, or sustainment roles within defence, aerospace, automotive, or related industries. Solid understanding of maintenance design and optimisation. Experience in developing and implementing supportability strategies. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable: Experience with digital twin technology, condition-based maintenance, or predictive analytics. Extensive Knowledge of supportability standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, MIL-STD-1388, or ASD S3000L. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Office of Chief Engineer Support Team: The Assistant Chief Engineer Build Support is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the supportability, maintainability, and sustainability of platform and complex systems, products, or services. Your role ensures that all supportability considerations are integrated into the product lifecycle from concept to disposal, ensuring optimal operational readiness and cost efficiency. This role will expose you to key Internal and External Stakeholders and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact upon some of the most advanced defence projects. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-JM2 LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support) Location: Filton / Barrow - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing You will be reviewing the inputs of the ILS team and providing the governance and ensuring the right toolsets and processes are always in place Agree customer requirements upfront and authorise the outputs at the end, confirming they are fit for purpose and safe before organising the release to the customer Providing technical governance and review of the various teams amongst 300 engineers, and making sure steps and processes have been followed Proactively performing process improvement and innovations to further refine and streamline business procedures Engaging and regularly reporting directly to Chief Engineer of Support, and liaising with broader Internal BAE Business Units and External Stakeholders, including the MOD: Your skills and experiences Essential: Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) Bachelor's or Master 's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical field. Extensive experience in supportability engineering, ILS, or sustainment roles within defence, aerospace, automotive, or related industries. Solid understanding of maintenance design and optimisation. Experience in developing and implementing supportability strategies. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable: Experience with digital twin technology, condition-based maintenance, or predictive analytics. Extensive Knowledge of supportability standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, MIL-STD-1388, or ASD S3000L. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Office of Chief Engineer Support Team: The Assistant Chief Engineer Build Support is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the supportability, maintainability, and sustainability of platform and complex systems, products, or services. Your role ensures that all supportability considerations are integrated into the product lifecycle from concept to disposal, ensuring optimal operational readiness and cost efficiency. This role will expose you to key Internal and External Stakeholders and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact upon some of the most advanced defence projects. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-JM2 LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support) Location: Filton / Barrow - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing You will be reviewing the inputs of the ILS team and providing the governance and ensuring the right toolsets and processes are always in place Agree customer requirements upfront and authorise the outputs at the end, confirming they are fit for purpose and safe before organising the release to the customer Providing technical governance and review of the various teams amongst 300 engineers, and making sure steps and processes have been followed Proactively performing process improvement and innovations to further refine and streamline business procedures Engaging and regularly reporting directly to Chief Engineer of Support, and liaising with broader Internal BAE Business Units and External Stakeholders, including the MOD: Your skills and experiences Essential: Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) Bachelor's or Master 's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical field. Extensive experience in supportability engineering, ILS, or sustainment roles within defence, aerospace, automotive, or related industries. Solid understanding of maintenance design and optimisation. Experience in developing and implementing supportability strategies. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable: Experience with digital twin technology, condition-based maintenance, or predictive analytics. Extensive Knowledge of supportability standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, MIL-STD-1388, or ASD S3000L. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Office of Chief Engineer Support Team: The Assistant Chief Engineer Build Support is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the supportability, maintainability, and sustainability of platform and complex systems, products, or services. Your role ensures that all supportability considerations are integrated into the product lifecycle from concept to disposal, ensuring optimal operational readiness and cost efficiency. This role will expose you to key Internal and External Stakeholders and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact upon some of the most advanced defence projects. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-JM2 LI-Hybrid

Mechanical Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary: £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Location: Stevenage Learning provider Location: University of Hertfordshire 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. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 23RD JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you: Fully funded qualification starting September 2026 Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study Annual pay reviews 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave Study leave during exam periods The opportunity There are three streams within the Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship that you may join. During the recruitment process we will assess which role you are best suited for. Customer Support Services Customer Support & Services (CSS) has overall responsibility for the definition, development and delivery of support and service packages for all MBDA products, with the aim of continually being able to meet the most demanding of our customers' requirements. This includes: Developing and implementing affordable and innovative support solutions covering the entire range of prime equipment as well as the support equipment, training, documentation, test benches and simulators required. This is under the control of the ILS Manager who is supported by a range of skills including supportability analysts, logistics modellers, technical authors and trainers. Maintaining through life the product support policy for the MBDA product portfolio, up to and including disposal/de-militarisation. Providing all required support services to our Customers for our in-service products, including ensuring that availability levels are maintained, technical assistance is provided as required, and modifications and mid-life updates are managed and implemented. This is under the control of the Product Support Manager, who is supported by a range of skills including Field Service Engineers, trainers, fleet planners, asset managers and support engineers. On this apprenticeship you'll complete rotational placements in Supportability Engineering In-Service Teams Support Services Mechanical / Electronic Engineering Human Factors Training and Field Support Engineering Technical Publications Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering & Facilities (EE&F) provide MBDA with the ability to simulate real world mechanical and climatic environments (through vibration, shock, temperature, etc.). Our Environmental Engineers provide expertise throughout the product lifecycle and generate evidence to demonstrate that our products are safe, suitable for service and meet our customer's expectations. Environmental Engineering Apprentices work with our experienced professionals and world leading technical specialists in their field, to test our products and ensure that they can withstand the environments for where they will be used. MBDA exports products across the globe and the role of this team is pivotal to ensure that our systems can withstand these conditions and operate as needed, without fault or delay. Witness, control and apply extreme climatic and mechanical environments, from simulating the extreme cold of artic conditions to the incredible temperatures induced by supersonic flight. From combined complex low pressure, high humidity and low temperature environments to multiple system 3D vibration simulation. You'll see all aspects of Engineering from a mechanical perspective. Starting on more basic tasks, as you increase in confidence and your studies progress you'll get involved in more projects in an increasingly autonomous environment - but always with the support and guidance from world leading technical specialists in that area. Placements within Environmental Engineering include: Mechanical and Climatic Test Structural test Facility maintenance Trials & Data Analysis Mechanical & Climatic Project Through your placements you'll benefit from the breadth and depth of a diverse function - from Theory and Design, to Analysis and Application - you'll get to experience some incredibly niche areas! All whilst working in our bespoke facilities. You'll be taking your learning at University and applying it directly to your work. This is a truly outstanding chance to be hands on with advanced and sophisticated test hardware and equipment. Mechanical Engineering You'll gain vast experience of a product lifecycle which will provide the foundations on which to build the expertise required to design, make, and test the next generation of missile system hardware. This will cover a variety of Mechanical Engineering, including computer aided concept design, simulation and modelling to hands on testing, manufacture and assembly. The apprenticeship is designed to educate and develop engineering foundations from which to grow practical and academic skills. As experience increases following training on engineering principles and some basic project work, apprentices can expect to tackle more complex projects in an increasingly autonomous environment. Typical placements in this stream can include: Mechanical Design Mechanical Future Concepts Actuation Systems Mechanical Analysis Materials and Processes Environmental Engineering As a Mechanical Engineering apprentice you can expect to gauge an understanding of material properties and how to utilise their unique characteristics in Engineering design they will also learn how to use industry standard design tools such as Creo Parametric as well as simulation and modelling packages: Altair, HyperMesh, and Ansys. This role would suit someone with a curiosity in hands on Engineering coupled with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and well-grounded understanding in mathematics and applied sciences. The apprenticeship provides exciting opportunities to work with state of the art technologies and will lead to personal and professional pro