Systems Engineer: Design and Studies Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Systems Design Engineer to join our Synthetic Environment team. With opportunities to work with a dedicated team of engineers to help your own career development, this role is one not to be missed!, Hybrid working pattern : Full time working on site with Ad hoc working from home due to work classification, with flexibility in working hours.

Security Clearance : British Citizen. SC clearance

The opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to join a new and upcoming team within the RF Seekers and Datalinks directorate delivering the Synthetic RF Data for use in System Performance Models.

As a team we are responsible for supporting MBDA’s complex weapon programmes, working with our Customers and Suppliers towards developing and integrating the next generation RF missile seekers. In order to succeed, we require a high fidelity model which provides our missile team with all the representative real-world data they need to undertake the product design, development and acceptance process.

The Design and Studies team is responsible for combining multiple customer requirements into one design for a singular tool suitable for all. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with multiple Systems Engineering teams across the company and internally with Modelling and Performance, Software Development and CAD Modelling teams. The team is heavily involved in Internal Research both independently and supporting other departments in MBDA.

Day to day tasking could include:

• Requirements Analysis
• Developing System Architecture including Interface Definitions
• System Trade Studies
• Research Studies into RF Representation
• Presenting the outcome of studies to team members and external teams
• Generating Technical Requirements Specifications
• Identifying Opportunities for Process Improvement

You will be an enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. You need the ability to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance. Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! We can help you develop your career and give you exposure to some incredible technologies and products.

Essential experience:

• Maths, Physics or Engineering background
• Experience in Systems Engineering/Design and MBSE
• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Detail oriented

Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills and gain experience. Whilst the following is desirable, we will provide support and opportunities to learn these as part of the role.

Desirable experience:

• Matlab, DOORS Next and/or Rhapsody experience
• Knowledge of physics and technologies involved in RF Systems
• Knowledge of Signal Processing Algorithms

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

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