Launcher Physical Architect - Land Ceptor in Bristol

The wider WSE (Weapon System Equipment) team is responsible for managing groups of equipment and Weapon System sub‑systems from the bidding stage, into the concept & requirements generation phase, through their development programme, and on to production & delivery and final integration onto the platform or launcher. The WSE team provides technical and project management to ensure that these products & equipment are fit for purpose and delivered on time and to cost. Land Ceptor is an MBDA Ground Based Air Defence System which is now in service with UK and Polish Customers. The product is also in the middle of a live series‑production at the ILC facility in Bolton whilst also subject to new contract amendments and product development requests from both customers (UK and Polish). As a result, the Land Ceptor Physical Design team is exposed to all areas of the Product Lifecycle on a daily basis.

Core Responsibilities

• Define and manage the Land Ceptor Launcher Build Definitions in PLM (product Lifecyle Manager).
• Ensure that product definitions are released to support project timelines.
• Provide management of Change notices (change managements) and Problem reports to support key programme milestones through the supply chain.
• Support to Non conformance management process for both production and in service product.
• Support to the ongoing correct configuration of the Land Ceptor product as the complexity of the product/programmes evolves.
• Working with UK and Italian Configuration teams to ensure the new & live builds are being correctly configured in line with the BMS and company process.
• Responsibility for a piece or pieces of hardware, owning its requirement set, delivering support.
• Pushing future development and developing requirement sets in support of business or customer needs.
• Collaboratively work with MBDA IT and support the delivery of significant contractual deliveries.
• Work with manufacturing (Bolton) to understand build definitions and support production.
• Respond and resolve in‑service customer queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Awareness of PLM for Design Definition and Configuration Management.
• Demonstrable experience of product delivery in challenging environments.
• A mix of experience in the design and support of large mechanical assemblies with integrated hydraulic and electrical installations.
• Strong Task Prioritisation and Communication skills.
• Experience of delivering product support both in person and remotely.
• Experience of leading/ contributing to product development.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes and practices.
• Appreciation of requirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level.
• Knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware.
• Experience of Non‑Conformance Management.
• Awareness of P6 as a Planning.
• Effective and concise reporting skills for clear communication of complex issues.

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.

Benefits

• Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.
• After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.
• You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
• Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.
• Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a ‘Defined Contribution’ plan in the Mercer Master Trust.
• The standard contributions are 4% of an employee’s base salary and 6% employer contributions.
• You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.
• Financial Awareness – Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.
• Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.
• Mortgage Advice – As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
• Season Ticket Loan – Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Critical Illness – To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax‑free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme – The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family.
• Funded Private Medical Insurance – Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.
• Dental Insurance – The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses.
• 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.
• Healthcare and Leisure – The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.
• Healthworks Gym Membership – The Healthworks on‑site gym at our Stevenage site offers a range of facilities and equipment, alongside a variety of classes available during the week.
• Annual Gym Membership – Take advantage of discounted membership at over 3,600 of the UK’s leading gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios.
• The Club – The Club provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great social activities – from theatre trips, days out, to sporting activities.

We are proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK’s Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.

Salary: Circa £46,000 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: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• 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…