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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Tools
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/external-redirect-registration?JobId=802082344&LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

* Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design
 * Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders
 * Ability to influence and drive a narrative
 * Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
 * Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

## Description

Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness.

Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations.

Some of the Key Accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to;

 * Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
 * Requirements elicitation and decomposition
 * Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools
 * Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
 * Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities