At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative RF Directed Energy Weapons projects and manage a dynamic technical team.
- Company: Join MBDA, a leader in cutting-edge defence technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous bonuses, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid working environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the exciting field of RF DEW technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering or science, with leadership and project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Up to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
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: 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:
As a Technical Lead within the Sparkworks programmes team you will play a crucial role in the RF Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) domain, leading the delivery of activities to develop RF DEW systems. Working as part of the RF DEW programme team you will lead a multi-domain team to conduct electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture assessment, test and design activities to inform RF DEW design and development. Working closely with the Design Lead to make design decisions and conduct design trade studies. This role requires strong leadership qualities to lead the technical team, whilst also being accountable for project management and budgetary management. This is a challenging and exciting role in a growing domain for MBDA providing an opportunity to work on truly innovative and world class technology.
What we're looking for from you:
- We are looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering engineering development activities.
- Proficient in at least one of the following: High power RF systems, electrical and electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing, design for EMC
- Experience in leadership and fostering collaboration in teams
- Educated to degree level in either Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline
- Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities
- Willingness to undertake DV clearance
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.
Technical Lead - Sparkworks in Bristol employer: MBDA Miissle System
At MBDA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, enhanced parental leave, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we are committed to supporting your professional growth while you lead cutting-edge projects in the RF Directed Energy Weapons domain. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on world-class technology.
