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# System Functional Design Engineer

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Filton, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Rhapsody, Simulink, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/system-functional-design-engineer-filton-gloucestershire/2780246835-2/

## About the Role

* Experience with deriving and managing requirements,
 * Experience with generating Functional and Physical Architecture using SysML, ARCADIA, or similar MBSE language,
 * Experience with Model based Systems Engineering,
 * Experience with Systems engineering tools like DOORS / DOORS Next / Rhapsody / Capella desirable,
 * Experience with MATLAB and Simulink desirable,
 * Knowledge of RF/microwave and electronic systems, radar and control systems, and digital signal processing is desirable

## Description

The Systems Design team is critical to the product development process, transforming customer requirements into lower level system architectures (Physical and Functional) and system requirements. The role covers the majority of the Systems Engineering V model, negotiating requirements with the missile systems customer through to the verification and validation process; you will gain a detailed understanding of RF Seeker design as well as building experience working with capable teams across all development activities.

You will be part of a close-knit, hardworking, and highly motivated team striving to develop one of the world's most advanced Seeker and Missile technologies. You will play a crucial role in this innovative development, witnessing the impact of your dedication and effort as the product is effectively deployed for use by the armed forces.

There will be opportunities for travel both within the UK and internationally to other MBDA sites and trial locations.


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