At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge defence solutions for the Armed Forces.
- Company: MBDA, a leading defence organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 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 defence technology while mentoring future engineers.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering and Network Communications.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
MBDA is a leading defence organisation that partners with governments to provide complex weapon systems for the Armed Forces. The Network Communications Engineer will contribute to the design and development of state‑of‑the‑art defence solutions within the Weapon System Design team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Systems Engineering & Network Communications expertise to Complex Weapons Projects.
- Work on Network Enabled Weapons, Platform Communications, Battlefield Communications and Missile‑to‑Missile Communications.
- Engage stakeholders, coordinate technology specialists and deliver weapon systems that support UK and partner nation Armed Forces.
- Lead individual work packages or multi‐disciplinary teams where appropriate, gaining experience and mentoring future engineers.
- Provide technical training in Core Network Communications, Systems Engineering and specialist technologies such as SATCOM, Network Modelling, Network Function Virtualisation and related areas.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree qualification or equivalent experience.
- Systems Engineering experience.
- Network Communications experience.
- Broader engineering management experience is welcome, particularly through leadership of work packages, integration of complex activities or managing technical relationships with customers or suppliers.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Circa £60,000, depending on experience.
- 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.
- Flexible working: supported for eligible roles.
- Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing).
- Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and other on‑site benefits.
Working Conditions
- Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on‑site as required by workload classification.
- Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
System Engineer - Communications employer: MBDA S.A.S.
MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where engineers can thrive while contributing to cutting-edge defence solutions. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company provides generous benefits such as enhanced parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and technical training. Located in a collaborative atmosphere, MBDA fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the defence sector.
