An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the growth of the Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) capability within MBDA. We’re looking for a passionate leader to take the LDEW Capabilities team to the next level, building on our recent successes in delivery and winning contracts.
Salary: Circa £72,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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: 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...
Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit.
The opportunity: The ideal candidate will be someone who has knowledge of Laser (DEW) systems and passion for both people management and leadership, as well as experience of delivering small programmes or complex work packages. There are two streams of specialist scientist/engineers in Laser DEW Capabilities -focused on the delivery of the DragonFIre MDC LDEW system into service, and driving a varied set of research and technology development contracts.
Role responsibilities: Managing and developing a high-performing team of specialist scientists and engineers in the Laser DEW domain
Overseeing and ensuring successful delivery across several complex and multi-disciplinary projects, driving progress from concept through to implementation while navigating technical, operational, and international challenges
Driving the MBDA UK Sovereign and International LDEW internal research programmes
Strategic planning, contributing to the technical direction of LDEW technologies, setting vision and driving innovation
Fostering Academic partnerships via the Energy Technology Hub
Technical leadership in Industry-Government collaboration
Representing MBDA UK at NATO working groups and NIAGs in the LDEW domain
What we are looking for from you: An engineering / physics background with experience of weapons systems
In depth understanding and experience of laser (DEW) technologies and systems
Effective people management skills and leadership behaviours
Strong communication and influencing skills
Proven experience of delivering small programmes or complex task packages
Understanding of programme lifecycles and of Research & Development funding processes
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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
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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Head of Laser DEW Capabilities in West Bromwich employer: Mbda Uk
At MBDA UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our PM Academy, which offers extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive in your role as a PM Systems & Planning Expert. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering strategic solutions.
