Electronic Architect

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Electronic Architect to join MBDA and contribute to the development of our world‑class, precision product range. As part of the Electronic Engineering function, you will have the chance to actively participate in research and development activities, shaping future strategies and roadmaps for our Electronic Products and solutions!

Electronic Architect

Circa £70,000 depending on experience

Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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

Your role will involve defining the electronic and electrical architecture of the equipment, conducting analysis and decomposition to lower‑level requirements for sub‑elements, and ensuring that challenging customer requirements are met within the constraints of limited physical space and harsh operating environments.

Working closely with the Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all technical elements of Electronic Equipment to ensure impeccable ‘On Time, On Cost, On Quality’ delivery of the technical solution.

Effective communication skills are vital as you will frequently engage with both stakeholders and customers. It is also important to possess strong influencing skills, leadership qualities, and a comprehensive understanding of customers’ requirements. Having drive, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions and adjust in a constantly evolving and ambitious setting are essential for excelling in this position.

Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) with an Electronics bias and significant experience in the following areas:

• Digital electronics and microprocessor systems
• Power electronics for distributed power networks
• Design of equipment for safety critical environments
• Design of equipment for handling sensitive customer data
• Understanding of software and firmware development techniques
• Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high‑performance electronic equipment

Knowledge of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies, RF, Signal Processing, and Software Defined Radio would be beneficial. As would experience in EMC and Environmental design.