Sea Ceptor Functional Architecture Development Lead

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct detailed technical studies and assessments on future Sea Ceptor development and evolution
• Task Package management
• Systems support to technical and combat systems integration queries across Sea Ceptor domestic and export programmes
• Reviewing and analysing technical data in order to understand and document findings
• Investigating defects, through analysis of data and understanding the system design in order to seek resolution
• Technical resolution of in-service and/or qualification issues as they arise
• Understanding the impact of proposed changes on the design and performing trade studies to ensure the continued effectiveness of Sea Ceptor
• Technical support to Export New Business activity, across a broad range of System architecture topics
• Support to Non-compliance management & impact assessment
• Supporting the Trials team both on site at MBDA and at off-site locations
• Technical resolution of internal sub-system queries through IQR forum
• Technical input to assist identifying and defining requirements for internal sub-systems and external interfaces

• Established/Proven experience of working within the Systems Engineering lifecycle including:
  Requirement elicitation, Identifying and managing key design drivers, Verification processes
• Experience of systems integration (mechanical/electrical/software) and system interface definition, including definition of and/or working with Interface Control definition documents
• Experience in defining System Architecture
• Experience of working with internal and external customers
• Experience of using RTC & DOORS
• Experience in defect management and/or investigation
• Experience in Non-Compliance process and management
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly across a number of concurrent programmes
• Ability to respond quickly when programme priorities change
• An effective team player with good interpersonal and influencing skills, essential to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in building cohesion in the relationships between the Systems team and various interfacing teams

Sea Ceptor is a very successful, growing, innovative, high profile maritime air defence system that has secured multiple UK and export contracts. 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.

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Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary:
Circa £57,000 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.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• 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:
  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...
• Healthcare Cash Plan:
  The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.