At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team assessing weapon system performance using advanced models and computing.
- Company: Join a leading defence organisation with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy dynamic working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on inclusivity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and knowledge of system engineering lifecycle required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A great opportunity to lead the group responsible for the performance assessment of our weapon system solutions!
Please note: Automatic promotion is not guaranteed.
Dynamic working: 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Weapon System Algorithms & Performance (WSAP) Head of Department, you will be responsible for leading and managing the group of engineers responsible for assessing the performance of our weapon systems. The team use complex models and high-performance computing environments to analyse the behaviour of a weapon system across a variety of conditions influencing the design and usage of our products. This is a great role for someone looking to lead a team and build a key capability, instrumental to the success of our weapon systems. The team currently comprises approx. 12 engineers working across a number of projects but we are seeing a steadily increasing demand for the team's services and so the team will need to grow in the short term.
What we're looking for from you:
- Ability to lead a group of specialist engineers with a varying level of experience, building a high-performing, enduring & inclusive capability.
- Ability to develop a compelling vision for the capability to include future developments.
- Management skills including Recruitment, Staff Development, Knowledge Management, Capacity Planning, and Objective Setting.
- Knowledge and experience of the system engineering lifecycle.
- Ability to provide pragmatic technical leadership on emergent topics, bids etc.
- Build effective and enduring stakeholder interfaces with project customers and other engineering functions.
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.
Capability Lead - Weapon System Performance in Stevenage employer: MBDA Miissle System
At our Stevenage location, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. With competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth, we empower our Software Engineers to thrive in their roles while contributing to cutting-edge projects in the defence sector. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.
