Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

Job Location

Bristol

We are looking for a Defence or Aerospace Engineer with expertise in navigation sensor technologies to support the development of advanced missile systems. The successful candidate will work as part of an international team at MBDA, collaborating closely with the navigation sensors team in MBDA France and contributing to multi‑national research programmes.

• Carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti‑jam units and inertial measurement units.
• Monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting‑edge technology for investment.
• Support sub‑assembly and equipment assessment trials.
• Undertake research activities as part of an international team.
• Serve key role in several multi‑national research programmes.

• Degree in electronic engineering, physics or a related discipline.
• Experience as a defence or aerospace engineer.
• Technical knowledge of navigation systems, avionics or RF engineering.
• Understanding of GNSS functionality, multi‑constellation technology and system integration.
• Knowledge of GNSS receivers, anti‑jam and CRPA’s GNSS system chain performance & integration challenges.
• Experience with GNSS jamming and spoofing.
• Knowledge of inertial sensor specification and characterisation.
• Project management, delivery and commercial awareness desirable.
• Modelling skills with MATLAB and/or Simulink advantageous.

• Salary:
  Up to £57,000, depending on experience.
• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
• Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexible leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working: 3 days per week on‑site hybrid schedule.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment).
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

Security clearance:
British Citizen. All successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) via the MBDA Personnel Security Team.