A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The Role: Product Manager - Offer and Order Management (PSS) Join our E-Commerce & Platforms team at British Airways, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Passenger Services System (PSS). This team sits at the heart of our airline, driving the technology and product capabilities behind pricing, reservations, inventory, and ticketing. It's a critical area that ensures we deliver seamless, scalable, and customer-focused experiences across every touchpoint. As we evolve our Offer & Order capabilities, you'll help us unlock better commercial outcomes and deliver the modern retailing experiences our customers expect. What you'll do: Own the performance, capability, and output of products within the Offer & Order Management domain, ensuring alignment with customer and commercial objectives. Lead, mentor, and encourage a team of Product Specialists, supporting them to deliver across their respective sub-domains. Define and drive product vision and roadmap, translating business needs into important technology and vendor capabilities. Establish and supervise robust KPIs to measure product success and drive continuous improvement. Oversee and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring teams are passionate about the highest-value opportunities. Act as a key interface across BA, building positive relationships and representing customer and commercial interests in cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with delivery and enablement teams to streamline demand intake and embed agile ways of working (SAFe). Ensure solutions are scalable, omni-channel, and aligned to BA's architectural direction. Manage supplier relationships, influencing roadmaps, overseeing performance, and ensuring BA's interests are protected. Drive standard processes, governance, and continuous improvement across your domain. Manage associated budgets and cost centres, ensuring efficient and effective product delivery. What you'll bring to British Airways: You're a passionate and driven product leader who thrives in a fast-paced, sophisticated environment. You combine strong commercial awareness with technical understanding, enabling you to make data-led decisions that build real customer and business value. A natural collaborator and doer, you build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders, confidently communicating your vision and backing it with insight and evidence. You're proactive, solutions-focused, and not afraid to challenge the status quo-bringing creativity, resilience, and a steadfast focus on outcomes. Above all, you put the customer at the centre of everything you do. Your experience: Tried experience in product management within agile environments (SAFe experience preferred). Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across sophisticated organisations. Experience working within airline technology, PSS environments, or closely related ecosystems. Deep understanding of airline commercial systems, including reservations, inventory, pricing, and ticketing. Strong analytical attitude with the ability to use data to drive decisions and prioritisation. What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The Role: Product Manager - Offer and Order Management (PSS) Join our E-Commerce & Platforms team at British Airways, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Passenger Services System (PSS). This team sits at the heart of our airline, driving the technology and product capabilities behind pricing, reservations, inventory, and ticketing. It's a critical area that ensures we deliver seamless, scalable, and customer-focused experiences across every touchpoint. As we evolve our Offer & Order capabilities, you'll help us unlock better commercial outcomes and deliver the modern retailing experiences our customers expect. What you'll do: Own the performance, capability, and output of products within the Offer & Order Management domain, ensuring alignment with customer and commercial objectives. Lead, mentor, and encourage a team of Product Specialists, supporting them to deliver across their respective sub-domains. Define and drive product vision and roadmap, translating business needs into important technology and vendor capabilities. Establish and supervise robust KPIs to measure product success and drive continuous improvement. Oversee and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring teams are passionate about the highest-value opportunities. Act as a key interface across BA, building positive relationships and representing customer and commercial interests in cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with delivery and enablement teams to streamline demand intake and embed agile ways of working (SAFe). Ensure solutions are scalable, omni-channel, and aligned to BA's architectural direction. Manage supplier relationships, influencing roadmaps, overseeing performance, and ensuring BA's interests are protected. Drive standard processes, governance, and continuous improvement across your domain. Manage associated budgets and cost centres, ensuring efficient and effective product delivery. What you'll bring to British Airways: You're a passionate and driven product leader who thrives in a fast-paced, sophisticated environment. You combine strong commercial awareness with technical understanding, enabling you to make data-led decisions that build real customer and business value. A natural collaborator and doer, you build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders, confidently communicating your vision and backing it with insight and evidence. You're proactive, solutions-focused, and not afraid to challenge the status quo-bringing creativity, resilience, and a steadfast focus on outcomes. Above all, you put the customer at the centre of everything you do. Your experience: Tried experience in product management within agile environments (SAFe experience preferred). Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across sophisticated organisations. Experience working within airline technology, PSS environments, or closely related ecosystems. Deep understanding of airline commercial systems, including reservations, inventory, pricing, and ticketing. Strong analytical attitude with the ability to use data to drive decisions and prioritisation. What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain
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.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
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.
Role-Test Manager (Airline Domain) Onsite in UAE Looking for a candidate willing to relocate to UAE and perform this role from their. The Test Manager will lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle for airline domain applications, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery of mission-critical systems such as PSS, DCS, Flight Operations, Loyalty, Reservation, Ticketing, NDC/ONE Order, and ancillary platforms. The role involves managing test strategy, planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication across distributed teams. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong airline domain knowledge across reservation, ticketing, DCS, and/or NDC. Hands-on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, ALM, qTest, Zephyr. Good understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP), XML, JSON, NDC schemas. Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Postman, Karate, RestAssured). Experience 8?15+ years in QA/testing, with at least 3+ years in a Test Manager or Test Lead role. Must have experience working on airline or travel industry projects. Education bachelor s degree in engineering/computer science or related field. IATA certifications (optional but a strong plus). Preferred Qualifications Experience with PSS (Amadeus, Sabre, Navitaire, Hitit, Radixx, etc.). Exposure to airline retailing modernization (NDC/One Order). Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Agile/Scrum certification. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define comprehensive test strategies for complex airline systems (Reservation, Ticketing, DCS, NDC, Crew Management, Airline Retailing). Create test plans, effort estimations, resource planning, risk assessment, and test schedules. Identify test data needs aligned with airline business scenarios (PNR lifecycle, SSRs, EMDs, fares, ancillaries, disruption scenarios). Test Execution Management Lead functional, integration, regression, UAT, and system testing activities. Ensure proper validation of airline domain workflows such as: PNR creation/modification/cancellation Ticketing & reissuance Check-in, boarding & load control Interline & codeshare flows NDC Offer/Order flows Manage test case design, review, traceability, and signoffs. Team & Stakeholder Management Manage onshore/offshore testing teams and allocate tasks efficiently. Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and development teams. Drive daily/weekly defect triage meetings; ensure effective resolution. Automation & Quality Governance Identify automation opportunities across airline modules. Oversee automation
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Role-Test Manager (Airline Domain) Onsite in UAE Looking for a candidate willing to relocate to UAE and perform this role from their. The Test Manager will lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle for airline domain applications, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery of mission-critical systems such as PSS, DCS, Flight Operations, Loyalty, Reservation, Ticketing, NDC/ONE Order, and ancillary platforms. The role involves managing test strategy, planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication across distributed teams. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong airline domain knowledge across reservation, ticketing, DCS, and/or NDC. Hands-on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, ALM, qTest, Zephyr. Good understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP), XML, JSON, NDC schemas. Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Postman, Karate, RestAssured). Experience 8?15+ years in QA/testing, with at least 3+ years in a Test Manager or Test Lead role. Must have experience working on airline or travel industry projects. Education bachelor s degree in engineering/computer science or related field. IATA certifications (optional but a strong plus). Preferred Qualifications Experience with PSS (Amadeus, Sabre, Navitaire, Hitit, Radixx, etc.). Exposure to airline retailing modernization (NDC/One Order). Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Agile/Scrum certification. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define comprehensive test strategies for complex airline systems (Reservation, Ticketing, DCS, NDC, Crew Management, Airline Retailing). Create test plans, effort estimations, resource planning, risk assessment, and test schedules. Identify test data needs aligned with airline business scenarios (PNR lifecycle, SSRs, EMDs, fares, ancillaries, disruption scenarios). Test Execution Management Lead functional, integration, regression, UAT, and system testing activities. Ensure proper validation of airline domain workflows such as: PNR creation/modification/cancellation Ticketing & reissuance Check-in, boarding & load control Interline & codeshare flows NDC Offer/Order flows Manage test case design, review, traceability, and signoffs. Team & Stakeholder Management Manage onshore/offshore testing teams and allocate tasks efficiently. Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and development teams. Drive daily/weekly defect triage meetings; ensure effective resolution. Automation & Quality Governance Identify automation opportunities across airline modules. Oversee automation
Bolton A great opportunity supporting domestic customers across three MBDA platforms, while also expanding to multiple export markets. Salary: Circa £60,000 - £65,000 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: Sea Ceptor is undergoing significant evolution, supporting domestic customers across three platforms (some already in use, others in development), while also expanding to multiple export markets. The growth in both export and domestic capability requirements is driving a shift in how we deliver, with simultaneous support for multiple in-service demands. At the same time, we're evolving the design to meet immediate export needs and future domestic upgrades-making Sea Ceptor a truly unique programme within MBDA. After nearly a decade in service and with a strong order book and growing export opportunities extending well into the next decade, Sea Ceptor now faces challenges in resolving known obsolescence's. This is essential to ensure continued manufacture and to meet customer requirements. As part of a cross-functional management team, this exciting opportunity allows the right candidate to help shape strategy, resolve issues, and deliver solutions to meet demanding timelines. In addition to the main role as Sea Ceptor Obsolescence Manager, the successful candidate will also be required to play a pivotal role in knowledge management for the Sea Ceptor project, responsible for the coordination and retention of Sea Ceptor product knowledge and taking overall ownership of Lessons Learned across the Sea Ceptor programmes, to coordinate reviews and track through to resolution. Reporting to the Head of Follow-On Ships for Sea Ceptor, this position will: Provide detailed analysis and impact for identified obsolescence's Develop technical options/recommendations for resolution of obsolescence's Presentation of technical information to internal and external stakeholders Support bidding activities related to obsolescence Help develop high level strategies for managing obsolescence across all Sea Ceptor platforms (equipment in production, equipment in-service and future contracts) Understand requirements and secure resources to deliver solutions to obsolescence issues Oversee cross-functional teams in achieving solutions within necessary timescales Work closely with electronic and mechanical design functions, software teams, test equipment design teams, in-service support teams and Bolton manufacturing to ensure solutions can be delivered on time and within available budget Liaise with Land Ceptor & SV CAMM projects to ensure our obsolescence strategy delivers for the whole business Work with both the Export and Engineering teams to ensure the obsolescence strategy feeds the export business case and the Midlife uplift programme for Sea Ceptor Work with project management function to ensure delivery plans are maintained and updated Maintain the project's Knowledge Management Process, taking account of any functional and wider project/company initiatives Coordinate all Sea Ceptor Lessons Learned sessions Review/update of the Project Knowledge Management Plan Contribute to annual Company KM review sessions Champion the creation of Knowledge Books What we're looking for from you: Ideally HNC level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience A strong appreciation of Electronic Design to allow technical solutions to be evaluated/trade-offs understood Experience in engaging with and presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders at multiple (including senior) levels of an organisation Understanding of product lifecycle, and experience in production test readiness activities. Experience of generating and managing P6 plans Experience of Knowledge Management process and practice 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 10, 2026
Full time
Bolton A great opportunity supporting domestic customers across three MBDA platforms, while also expanding to multiple export markets. Salary: Circa £60,000 - £65,000 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: Sea Ceptor is undergoing significant evolution, supporting domestic customers across three platforms (some already in use, others in development), while also expanding to multiple export markets. The growth in both export and domestic capability requirements is driving a shift in how we deliver, with simultaneous support for multiple in-service demands. At the same time, we're evolving the design to meet immediate export needs and future domestic upgrades-making Sea Ceptor a truly unique programme within MBDA. After nearly a decade in service and with a strong order book and growing export opportunities extending well into the next decade, Sea Ceptor now faces challenges in resolving known obsolescence's. This is essential to ensure continued manufacture and to meet customer requirements. As part of a cross-functional management team, this exciting opportunity allows the right candidate to help shape strategy, resolve issues, and deliver solutions to meet demanding timelines. In addition to the main role as Sea Ceptor Obsolescence Manager, the successful candidate will also be required to play a pivotal role in knowledge management for the Sea Ceptor project, responsible for the coordination and retention of Sea Ceptor product knowledge and taking overall ownership of Lessons Learned across the Sea Ceptor programmes, to coordinate reviews and track through to resolution. Reporting to the Head of Follow-On Ships for Sea Ceptor, this position will: Provide detailed analysis and impact for identified obsolescence's Develop technical options/recommendations for resolution of obsolescence's Presentation of technical information to internal and external stakeholders Support bidding activities related to obsolescence Help develop high level strategies for managing obsolescence across all Sea Ceptor platforms (equipment in production, equipment in-service and future contracts) Understand requirements and secure resources to deliver solutions to obsolescence issues Oversee cross-functional teams in achieving solutions within necessary timescales Work closely with electronic and mechanical design functions, software teams, test equipment design teams, in-service support teams and Bolton manufacturing to ensure solutions can be delivered on time and within available budget Liaise with Land Ceptor & SV CAMM projects to ensure our obsolescence strategy delivers for the whole business Work with both the Export and Engineering teams to ensure the obsolescence strategy feeds the export business case and the Midlife uplift programme for Sea Ceptor Work with project management function to ensure delivery plans are maintained and updated Maintain the project's Knowledge Management Process, taking account of any functional and wider project/company initiatives Coordinate all Sea Ceptor Lessons Learned sessions Review/update of the Project Knowledge Management Plan Contribute to annual Company KM review sessions Champion the creation of Knowledge Books What we're looking for from you: Ideally HNC level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience A strong appreciation of Electronic Design to allow technical solutions to be evaluated/trade-offs understood Experience in engaging with and presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders at multiple (including senior) levels of an organisation Understanding of product lifecycle, and experience in production test readiness activities. Experience of generating and managing P6 plans Experience of Knowledge Management process and practice 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.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world-class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions! Job Title: Electronic Architect Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating. 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 The opportunity: Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments. Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems Power electronics for distributed power networks Design of equipment for safety critical environments Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data Understanding of software and firmware development techniques Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design. 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.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world-class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions! Job Title: Electronic Architect Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating. 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 The opportunity: Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower-level requirements for sub-elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments. Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment's to ensure impeccable 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers' requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position. What we're looking for from you: Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems Power electronics for distributed power networks Design of equipment for safety critical environments Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data Understanding of software and firmware development techniques Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high-performance electronic equipment Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would, experience in EMC and Environmental design. 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.
