Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors in Stevenage

We are MBDA, a leading defence organisation. The opportunity: Navigation sensors are a critical technology for missile systems and therefore the team has frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects with rewarding opportunities. The team is closely linked with the navigation sensors team in MBDA France with associated travel opportunities. You will carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units and inertial measurement units. You will monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting edge technology for investment, support sub assembly and equipment assessment trials, and undertake research activities as part of an international team. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative solutions to address complex customer requirements, develop expertise in navigation sensors, take on a key role in several multi-national research programmes, as well as the chance to challenge yourself technically.

Responsibilities

• An experienced defence or aerospace engineer, with a degree in electronic engineering, physics, or similar
• Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering
• Project management, delivery, and commercial awareness highly desirable
• Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink would be advantageous
• The ability to gain an understanding of the following:

• A detailed understanding of all aspects of GNSS functionality, multi-constellation technology and system integration
• Detailed knowledge of receivers, anti-jam and CRPA's GNSS system chain performance & integration challenges
• GNSS jamming and spoofing experience
• Inertial sensor specification and characterisation

Benefits and Employment Features

• Competitive salary up to £57,000, depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site; flexi-time and potential for home working where appropriate
• Security Clearance: British Citizen – BPSS checks after offer stage
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave provisions and related supports
• Facilities and onsite benefits: subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Learning & development: in-house team, apprenticeship programmes, online platforms and up to £150/year for further study
• Family and Lifestyle benefits: Health and wellbeing discounts, gym memberships, charity donations, and salary-sacrifice schemes

Dynamic Working

We want our people to work when and where they feel they can be most effective. For most of our employees, we have a flexi-time scheme that allows you to choose, within certain parameters, when you start and finish each day and how you can use time you have accrued. For roles that do not have to be based on one of our sites full-time, you will have opportunities to work from home as part of your agreed Dynamic Working arrangement. If you have worked the time, you are also able to accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave provided and bank holidays.

Security Clearance

All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance. MBDA is committed to diversity and inclusion and we recognise that everyone is unique. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.