Stevenage
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 £55,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Annual salary review
- Paid overtime
- Up to 15 days flexi leave
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities
- MBDA may be able to offer a relocation package for this role
Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working
The opportunity
MBDA has entered the next phase of its exciting evolution as a world-class European missile company. The growing workload within MBDA has now created an exciting opportunity within the Electronic Engineering function for a specialist engineer with capability and experience in design and development of telemetry systems and equipment.
As a member of the Electronics Engineering function, your involvement will span board level electronic design, prototyping, functional testing and sub-system level design, integration and validation. There is also an element of systems engineering and system integration in this role.
The role is active over the full breath of the Product Life Cycle from feasibility through transfer to Production and in service support. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in research and continuous improvement activities to enhance our Electronic Engineering capability for the future.
What we're looking for
We are looking for an electronics engineer with experience of telemetry systems and equipment, someone with a broad understanding of electronics who can lead the design of telemetry technical solutions.
- Understanding of end-to-end telemetry system from the interfacing systems on the platform to ground station data analysis
- Working knowledge of applicable standards
- Appreciation of applicable cryptographic technologies and practices
- Practical experience working with the underlying telemetry technologies and principles (RF, antennas, modulation schemes, test and measurement techniques, spectra utilisation, communications systems, data management etc.)
What's in it for you?
This role provides an opportunity to be an integral part of the development and delivery of complex and technologically advanced Electronic solutions. It is a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills, working with talented and motivated individuals, providing one of the best environments for personal development and career progression.
You will have exposure to the full lifecycle of development and delivery of telemetry systems along with the opportunity to work with trials teams on UK (and potentially international) ranges.
This role comes with the prospect of travel and offers the opportunity to work ng as part of an international team.
Join a great team!
The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and career progression. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of experience across a wide range technologies and products and are happy to share their knowledge to support one another, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified and best practice is upheld.
The experience you bring will be met with enthusiasm and you will be encouraged to share your learning.
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.
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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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.
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